Finance Basics
Finance Basics provides clear, structured explanations of essential financial and economic concepts.
This section is designed to help readers understand how banking systems, central banks, markets, and monetary policy work — without jargon or unnecessary complexity.
We cover the foundations of modern finance, from banking fundamentals and economic indicators to risk management and regulation.
All content is written in a neutral, educational, and professional tone, serving as a reliable reference for students, professionals, investors, and decision-makers.
Finance Basics supports informed reading of financial news by offering the background knowledge needed to interpret market developments, policy decisions, and economic data accurately.
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What is the European Central Bank (ECB)?
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How central banks control the economy
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What is monetary policy?
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How banks make money
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What is a bank balance sheet?
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What are deposits and loans?
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What is net interest margin (NIM)?
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What are interest rates?
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What is quantitative easing (QE)?
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What is quantitative tightening (QT)?
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How inflation influences monetary policy
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What are bonds?
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What is a yield?
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What is the yield curve?
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Why bond yields move markets
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What is financial risk?
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What is credit risk?
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What is systemic risk?
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What is Basel III?
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What is inflation?
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How inflation is measured (CPI, HICP)
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What is GDP?
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What is unemployment rate?