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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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Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

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