term structure of interest rates
1term structure of interest rates — The relationship between interest rates (or yields) for otherwise similar securities with different maturities. Yield curves are graphical depictions of the term structure of interest rates. American Banker Glossary Relationship between interest… …
2Term Structure Of Interest Rates — A yield curve displaying the relationship between spot rates of zero coupon securities and their term to maturity. The resulting curve allows an interest rate pattern to be determined, which can then be used to discount cash flows appropriately.… …
3term structure of interest rates — A set of discount rates for each year to maturity, applied to fixed rate securities such as government bonds. The term structure of interest rates is related to the yield curve, but differs from this in that it gives a discount rate appropriate… …
4Term structure of interest rates — Relationship between interest rates on bonds of different maturities usually depicted in the form of a graph often depicted as a yield curve. Harvey shows that inverted term structures (long rates below short rates) have preceded every recession… …
5term structure model — Also known as yield curve models. An assumption, or set of assumptions, used to describe future changes in interest rates over a range of maturities. The most simple term structure model is a parallel shift in rates, e.g. all rates rise by 1… …
6Liquidity theory of the term structure — A biased expectations theory that asserts that the implied forward rates will not be a pure estimate of the market s expectations of future interest rates because they embody a liquidity premium. The New York Times Financial Glossary …
7liquidity theory of the term structure — A biased expectations theory that asserts that the implied forward rates will not be a pure estimate of the market s expectations of future interest rates because they embody a liquidity premium. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …
8interest rate swap — A financial instrument representing a transaction in which two parties agree to swap or exchange net cash flows, on agreed upon dates, for an agreed upon period of time, for interest on an agreed upon principal amount. The agreed upon principal… …
9social structure — structure (def. 9). [1825 35] * * * Introduction in sociology, the distinctive, stable arrangement of institutions whereby human beings in a society interact and live together. Social structure is often treated together with the concept of… …
10capital and interest — ▪ economics Introduction in economics, a stock of resources that may be employed in the production of goods and services and the price paid for the use of credit or money, respectively. Capital in economics is a word of many meanings …