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GlossaryEconomics

Central Bank

A national monetary authority, such as the Bank of England or Federal Reserve, that sets interest rates and manages the money supply.

Appears in these guides

  • CPI (Consumer Price Index)Economics
  • GC: Gold FuturesFutures
  • GDP (Gross Domestic Product)Economics
  • InflationGetting Started
  • Interest RatesEconomics
  • PPI (Producer Price Index)Economics

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Base RateBasis PointBusiness CycleCore InflationCouponCPIDeflationDovishDurationFiscal Policy

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intermediateEconomics

Bonds

A bond is a tradable loan — and the second great asset class alongside shares. Learn the anatomy of a bond, the all-important inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates, gilts vs corporates, credit and duration risk, and why bonds act as ballast in a portfolio.

Ironclad Research provides educational content only. Nothing on this platform is financial advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Always do your own research and consider professional advice before making financial decisions.