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Inflation

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

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Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Bond

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Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

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