How big companies finance short-term cash flow.

Like bonds but without the coupon, instead, the APR is determined by the discount the agreements are entered into and the length of time to repayment.

For example, a blue chip company might borrow $9.95m dollars today and repay $10m in a month’s time.

Consumer price index, a measure of inflation excluding housing costs.

An event that requires approval or notification of the shareholders of a business.