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Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Marketing Research
- Stock Exchange
- Grain Growing
- Translation (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fluctuations in prices
1, record 1, English, fluctuations%20in%20prices
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sellers and buyers of futures contracts naturally have opposing interests. ... Sellers or buyers may be unable to close out with losses and may be forced to deliver or accept delivery at a disadvantage. Futures markets avoid this situation by involving a third interest group which speculates, or "trades on anticipated fluctuations in prices". 2, record 1, English, - fluctuations%20in%20prices
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fluctuations in prices for the market as a whole or in specific sectors, brought on by outside forces. For example, crude oil prices increased drastically in 1990 because of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. 3, record 1, English, - fluctuations%20in%20prices
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mostly used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - fluctuations%20in%20prices
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Étude du marché
- Bourse
- Culture des céréales
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fluctuations de prix
1, record 1, French, fluctuations%20de%20prix
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vendeurs et les acheteurs de contrats à terme ont naturellement des intérêts opposés. [...] Vendeurs ou acheteurs peuvent être incapables de liquider à perte et devoir livrer ou accepter une livraison à leur désavantage. Les marchés à terme préviennent cette situation; un intermédiaire est alors appelé à opérer en bourse. Il va effectuer des transactions en fonction des fluctuations prévisibles de prix dans l'espoir d'en tirer un profit, il s'agit du spéculateur. 1, record 1, French, - fluctuations%20de%20prix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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