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economically sensitive asset

[/ˌɛkənɒmɪkli ˈsɛnsətɪv ˈæset/]
nounpl: economically sensitive assets
ativo economicamente sensível
1. An asset whose value or performance is significantly affected by economic conditions, cycles, or policy changes
Real estate is considered an economically sensitive asset because its value fluctuates with interest rates and employment levels.
Imóveis são considerados ativos economicamente sensíveis porque seu valor flutua com as taxas de juros e os níveis de emprego.
2. In security classification, an asset critical to national economic stability or competitiveness that may require regulatory oversight
The government designated the telecommunications company as an economically sensitive asset requiring foreign investment approval.
O governo designou a empresa de telecomunicações como um ativo economicamente sensível que requer aprovação de investimento estrangeiro.
Synonyms
cyclical asseteconomically dependent assetmacro-sensitive asseteconomy-dependent asset
Antonyms
defensive assetnon-cyclical asseteconomically resilient asset

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ativo economicamente sensível
Standard usage in Brazilian finance and economics
São Paulo
ativo sensível à economia
Common variation in São Paulo financial markets
Portugal
ativo sensível economicamente
Portuguese usage follows European financial terminology conventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding the economic cycle
exposed to market swings
tied to business conditions
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