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Reference

Reference

Plain-English definitions for the terms you'll encounter on your financial journey.

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Halving₿ Crypto & Digital Assets

An event occurring at set intervals where the reward for mining new blocks is cut in half, reducing the inflation rate of the cryptocurrency.

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Inflation Rate🏛️ Macroeconomics

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

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NAIRU🏛️ Macroeconomics

Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment: This represents the lowest level of unemployment that a country can have without causing prices to rise too quickly. Economists use this to figure out the 'sweet spot' where there are enough jobs available without the economy overheating.

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Real Exchange Rate🌍 International Finance

The exchange rate between two currencies adjusted for the relative price levels or inflation rates in both countries.