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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.

More terms

UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

Wall Street

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

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

Capital

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Quantitative easing

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S&P 500

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