An organization dedicated to fostering global growth and economic stability. It offers policy advice and financing to member nations in economic straits. It also helps developing nations achieve macroeconomic stability and reduce poverty.

A sustained increase in the general price of goods and services in an economy over time. Most economic policy is aimed at achieving a moderate rate of inflation, and is usually directed by a country’s central bank.

Payments made to a creditor in return for use of borrowed money.

A person or legal entity that has entered into a business relationship with a broker for the introduction of clients.