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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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Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Limit order

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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Gilt

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Interest Rate

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

Bond

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