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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In full normal backwardation: the situation in a futures market where the price for future delivery of a commodity (the forward price) is lower than the price for immediate delivery (the spot price) or nearer delivery, generally arising from a near-term shortage of the commodity. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the market condition wherein the price of a forward or futures contract is trading below the expected spot price at contract maturity. wordnet
3. 3
   A situation in which short-term interest rates are higher than long-term interest rates. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   The situation in a stock market where the offer price for stock is lower than the bid price. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   In the London Stock Exchange: a fee paid by a seller on settlement day either to the buyer or to a third party who lends stock, when the seller wishes to defer settlement until the next settlement day. countable, obsolete, uncountable

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contangoforwardation

Etymology

From backward + -ation (suffix denoting an action or process).

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