margin decrease

[ˈmɑːrdʒɪn dɪˈkriːs]
nounpl: margin decreases
redução de margem
1. A reduction in the difference between revenue and costs; a decline in profit margin or operating margin
The company experienced a margin decrease of 3% due to rising production costs.
A empresa experimentou uma redução de margem de 3% devido ao aumento dos custos de produção.
2. In financial markets, a reduction in the amount of collateral or equity required to maintain a trading position
Investors faced a margin decrease requirement after the market volatility increased.
Os investidores enfrentaram um requisito de redução de margem após o aumento da volatilidade do mercado.
3. The narrowing of profit percentages in business operations
The retail sector is struggling with margin decrease in the competitive market.
O setor de varejo está enfrentando redução de margem no mercado competitivo.
In Brazilian business culture, margin decrease is a significant concern in quarterly earnings reports and investor communications. The term is widely used in São Paulo's financial district and reflects the competitive pressures in both manufacturing and retail sectors. In the USA, this concept is central to investment analysis and corporate performance evaluation, especially during economic downturns or periods of inflation.
NYC Slang
margin squeeze / the squeeze
Synonyms / Sinônimos
margin erosionprofit margin declinemargin contractionmargin shrinkagemargin compression
Antonyms / Antônimos
margin increasemargin expansionmargin growthmargin improvement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de margem
Standard term used in business and finance contexts
São Paulo
queda de margem / diminuição de margem
More colloquial variant in business districts
Rio de Janeiro
redução de margem
Technical term used in financial circles
Portugal
redução de margem / diminuição de margem
European Portuguese uses similar terminology

Related Words

profit marginoperating margingross marginnet marginmargin callmargin tradingcompetitive pressurecost inflation

Related Idioms & Phrases

squeeze on margins
tightening of margins
margin pressure
margin headwind
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