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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Composite index Emma: Hey Stephen, do you know what a composite index is? Stephen: Hi Emma! Yes, a composite index is a measure of the performance of a group of securities or assets.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Competitive bid Eleanor: Hey Shawn, do you know what a “competitive bid” means in business? Shawn: Hi Eleanor, yes, it’s a process where multiple parties submit bids for a project or contract, with…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Compensating balance Riley: Hey Ronald, have you heard about compensating balances in business finance? Ronald: Yeah, I’ve heard of it. It’s like a minimum balance requirement banks impose on businesses, right? Riley: Exactly.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Companion bonds Emery: Hi Jordan, have you heard about companion bonds in finance? They’re a type of bond issued alongside another bond, usually with different terms or characteristics. Jordan: Oh, interesting. How do…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Community property Eleanor: Hi Brian, have you ever heard of the term “community property” in business and finance? Brian: Hello Eleanor, yes, I have. It’s a legal concept that refers to property acquired…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Commodity paper Lola: Hi Patrick, have you heard about commodity paper? Patrick: Yes, commodity paper refers to financial instruments backed by physical commodities like gold, silver, or oil, allowing investors to gain exposure…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Commodity futures Kennedy: Hey Howard, have you ever heard of commodity futures in finance? Howard: No, I haven’t. What are they? Kennedy: Commodity futures are contracts where parties agree to buy or sell…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Commodities futures trading commission Aubrey: Hi Brandon, have you heard about the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in finance? I’ve come across the term, but I’m not entirely sure what they do. Brandon:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Commodities exchange center Aubrey: Hi Kevin, have you heard about commodities exchange centers in finance? I’ve come across the term, but I’m not entirely sure what they do. Kevin: Hey Aubrey, commodities exchange…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Commitment fee Serenity: Hi Roy, have you heard about commitment fees in business? Roy: Hey Serenity! Yes, commitment fees are charges imposed by lenders to borrowers for providing a credit line or committing…