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Jawbone:
Announcements and statements by politicians or monetary authorities to influence decisions by business, consumer, or trade union sectors, often associated with forecasts and policy implications.
Job-to-applicant ratio:
The job-to-applicant ratio shows how many positions are available to a job seeker
Jobber:
A trader who trades for small, short-term profits during the course of a trading session, rarely carrying a position overnight.
Jobless Claims Change:
Measures the number of people who claim unemployment benefits, but are actively seeking work. Released with the Claimant Count report, Jobless Claims Change serves as a barometer for the health of the UK labor market. It is similar to the Claimant Count except the headline figure is as an actual number, whereas the Claimant Count is a percentage. Higher job growth accompanies economic expansion and could spark inflationary pressures.
Jurisdiction Risk:
(1) The risk inherent in placing funds in the Centre where they will be under the jurisdiction of a foreign legal authority. (2) The risk in making a loan subject to the laws of another country.
Juristiction:
The geographical area over which a court or government body has the power and right to exercise authority.