Financial Dictionary

Look up the terms traders use every day, from forex and CFDs to indicators and chart patterns. Pick a letter to browse its terms, then open any term to read its definition.

Terms starting with Y

  • Year on year compares a figure with the same period a year earlier. It removes seasonal effects and is the standard way to quote inflation.

  • Year to date measures performance from the start of the calendar year to today.

  • The yield curve plots government bond yields across different maturities. Its shape shows market expectations for growth, inflation and interest rates.