Glossary – Trading
There are 7 names in this directory beginning with the letter W.
Wedge chart pattern
Chart formation that shows a narrowing price range over time, where price highs in an ascending wedge decrease incrementally, or in a descending wedge, price declines are incrementally smaller. Ascending wedges typically conclude with a downside breakout and descending wedges typically terminate with upside breakouts.
Whipsaw
Slang for a highly volatile market where a sharp price movement is quickly followed by a sharp reversal.
Wholesale prices
Measures the changes in prices paid by retailers for finished goods. Inflationary pressures typically show earlier than the headline retail.
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs.
