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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Soft market Savannah: Hi Peter, have you heard about the term “soft market” in finance? Peter: Hi Savannah, yes, a soft market refers to a market condition where there is more supply than…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Soft landing Charlotte: Hi Daniel, have you heard about the concept of a soft landing in economics? Daniel: Hi Charlotte! Yes, a soft landing refers to a gradual slowdown in economic growth to…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Socially conscious mutual fund Chloe: Hey Benjamin, have you heard about socially conscious mutual funds? Benjamin: Yes, Chloe. They’re investment funds that prioritize both financial returns and social or environmental goals. Chloe: That’s…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Social security disability income Paisley: Hi Joe, do you know about Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)? Joe: Hi Paisley, yes, SSDI is a government program that provides financial assistance to people who are…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Social security disability income insurance Mary: Hi Zachary, do you know much about Social Security Disability Income Insurance? Zachary: Hi Mary, yes, it’s a type of insurance that provides financial support to individuals…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Small business administration Scarlett: Hi Robert, have you ever heard of the Small Business Administration (SBA)? Robert: Hi Scarlett, yes, I have. The SBA is a government agency in the United States that…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Single premium life insurance Clara: Hey Larry, have you ever considered getting single premium life insurance? Larry: Hi Clara, I’ve heard about it. Single premium life insurance involves paying a lump sum upfront…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Single premium deferred annuity Ariana: Hi Howard, do you know what a single premium deferred annuity is? Howard: Hey Ariana! Yes, it’s an insurance product where you make a lump-sum payment upfront, and…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Side by side trading Autumn: Hi Andrew, have you heard about side by side trading? Andrew: Yes, Autumn, it’s a practice where a broker executes trades for their own account alongside their clients’…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Show stop per Hailey: Hey Lawrence, have you ever heard of something called a showstopper in finance? Lawrence: No, I haven’t. What is it? Hailey: A showstopper is an unexpected event or problem…