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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Cushion theory Faith: Hi, Ella! Have you heard of the cushion theory in finance? Ella: Hey Faith! Yes, it’s a concept that suggests maintaining a financial buffer to protect against unexpected expenses or…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Cushion bond Eden: Hi Elizabeth, have you heard about cushion bonds? Elizabeth: Hi Eden, yes, cushion bonds are a type of bond that includes a safety cushion, typically in the form of additional…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Current maturity Stella: Hi Madison! Do you know what “current maturity” means in finance? Madison: Hi Stella! Yes, it refers to the time until a financial instrument, like a bond or loan, becomes…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Current coupon bond Sophia: Hi Lillian, have you heard about current coupon bonds? Lillian: Hi Sophia! Yes, they’re bonds that offer a fixed interest rate that’s close to the prevailing market interest rate.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Currency in circulation Arianna: Hi Lydia, do you know what “currency in circulation” means in economics? Lydia: Yes, it’s the total amount of physical money, like coins and banknotes, that’s being used in…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Cumulative voting Scarlett: Hey Ashley, have you heard about cumulative voting in business? Ashley: Hi Scarlett! Yes, it’s a method of voting that allows shareholders to allocate their votes according to the number…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Crossed trade Avery: Hi Claire! Do you know what a crossed trade is in finance? Claire: Hey Avery! Yes, a crossed trade occurs when a buy order and a sell order for the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Credit watch Clara: Hey Vanessa, have you ever heard of a credit watch? Vanessa: Hi Clara! Yes, a credit watch is a monitoring service provided by credit rating agencies to track changes in…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Credit union Samantha: Hey, Arianna! Do you know what a credit union is? Arianna: Hi, Samantha! Yes, a credit union is a financial institution owned and operated by its members, who share a…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Credit scoring Faith: Hi Piper, do you know about credit scoring? Piper: Hi Faith! Yes, credit scoring is a way for lenders to assess the creditworthiness of individuals based on their credit history…