Bank Rate
Fundamental & MacroPolicy rate
Interest rate set by a central bank that influences borrowing costs and currencies.
Fundamental & Macro terms
Plain-English definitions for trading, broker safety, market structure, and risk terms.
Central Bank
Fundamental & MacroMonetary authority
Institution managing interest rates, money supply and monetary policy.
CPI
Fundamental & MacroConsumer Price Index
Inflation indicator measuring changes in prices paid by consumers.
Deflation
Fundamental & MacroFalling price level
Sustained decline in the general price level of goods and services.
Discount Rate
Fundamental & MacroCentral bank rate
Interest rate used by a central bank for lending or policy signaling.
Dovish
Fundamental & MacroLoose policy bias
Central bank stance favoring lower rates or easier monetary conditions.
Economic Calendar
Fundamental & MacroMarket calendar
Schedule of economic releases, central bank events and other market-moving data.
Fundamental Analysis
Fundamental & MacroMacro analysis
Evaluating markets through economic data, financial statements, policy and valuation.
GDP
Fundamental & MacroGross Domestic Product
Total value of goods and services produced by an economy.
Hawkish
Fundamental & MacroTight policy bias
Central bank stance favoring higher rates or tighter monetary conditions.