financial crisis

Black Swan Event: Definition, Characteristics, and Impact

A black swan event is a rare, unpredictable occurrence with severe consequences. It's characterized by its extreme impact, retrospective predictability,…

17 hours ago

Tarp (Troubled Asset Relief Programme)

The Troubled Asset Relief Programme (TARP) was a U.S. government program established in 2008 to stabilize the financial system during…

6 days ago

Sub-prime Loans Explained

Sub-prime loans are mortgages offered to borrowers with poor credit history. They often come with higher interest rates and fees…

6 days ago

Special Liquidity Scheme

A special liquidity scheme is a financial arrangement designed to inject temporary funds into a market or institution facing a…

6 days ago

Credit Crunch: Understanding the Financial Squeeze

A credit crunch is a sudden reduction in the general availability of loans or credit, or a sudden tightening of…

16 hours ago

Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) Explained

CDOs are complex financial products that pool together various debt instruments like mortgages and bonds, then slice them into tranches…

17 hours ago