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The sum of a set of numbers added together and then divided by the total amount of numbers in that set.

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A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

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

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.

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The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.

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

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