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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Brussels stock exchange Christopher: Hey Ariel, have you ever heard of the Brussels Stock Exchange? Ariel: Yes, I have. The Brussels Stock Exchange is the main stock exchange in Belgium, where companies list…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Brokered cd certificate of deposit Alan: Ashley, have you ever considered investing in a brokered CD, a certificate of deposit? Ashley: No, I’m not sure what that is. What’s different about it? Alan:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Broad tape Nathaniel: Hey, Melody, have you heard of the term “broad tape” in finance? Melody: Yes, Nathaniel. “Broad tape” refers to the comprehensive coverage of stock prices and trading activity provided by…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Breakpoint sale Christian: Hi Victoria, have you heard about breakpoint sales in finance? Victoria: Hi Christian, yes, breakpoint sales refer to discounts on mutual fund purchases for investors who buy large amounts. Christian:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bracket creep Terry: Hi Maya, have you heard about bracket creep in business and finance? Maya: Yes, I think it’s when inflation pushes individuals into higher tax brackets over time, resulting in higher…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Boston stock exchange Dennis: Lola, have you ever heard of the Boston Stock Exchange? Lola: No, I haven’t. What is it? Dennis: It’s an organized marketplace where securities like stocks, bonds, and options…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Book to bill ratio Stephen: Hey Caroline, have you been keeping an eye on our book to bill ratio lately? Caroline: Yes, I have. It’s been fluctuating a bit, but overall, it’s been…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Book ratios Brian: Hey Ruby, have you ever looked into book ratios in finance? Ruby: No, I haven’t. What are they? Brian: Book ratios are measurements that show the relationship between a company’s…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bond mutual fund Juan: Lillian, have you ever considered investing in a bond mutual fund? Lillian: No, I haven’t. What’s that? Juan: It’s a type of mutual fund that invests in a diversified…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bond market association Daniel: Hi Gabrielle, have you heard about the Bond Market Association? Gabrielle: Hi Daniel, yes, it’s an organization that represents securities firms and banks in the bond market. Daniel: That’s…