Trilemma

A trilemma (often called the “impossible trinity”) is a core concept in international macroeconomics. It says a country cannot simultaneously have all three of…

Triggering Event

Key takeaways – A triggering event is any occurrence—contractual, legal, or factual—that causes another right, obligation, or consequence to come into effect. – Triggering…

Trickle Down Economics

• Trickle-down economics is a political label for policies—often associated with supply-side economics—that favor tax cuts and deregulatory measures for corporations and high‑income individuals…

Triangle Chart Pattern

Key takeaways – Triangle chart patterns form when price action narrows between converging trendlines; they signal consolidation and often precede a continuation or reversal.…

Trial Balance

A trial balance is a bookkeeping worksheet that lists all ledger account balances at a point in time, with debit balances in one column…

Treynor Ratio

Key takeaways – The Treynor ratio measures the excess return earned per unit of systematic risk (beta). – Formula: Treynor Ratio = (rp −…

Trend Trading

• Trend trading seeks to capture profits by following the prevailing direction (up or down) of an asset’s price. – An uptrend is defined…

Trendline

A trendline is a straight line drawn on a price chart to connect a series of pivot highs or pivot lows. It visually represents…

Trend

Key takeaways – A trend is the prevailing direction of price or data (up, down, or sideways). – In markets, trends are identified by…

Treaty Reinsurance

Key takeaways – Treaty reinsurance is a standing contract in which a ceding insurer (cedent) transfers classes or portfolios of risk to a reinsurer…