This comprehensive reference guide not only defines, but explains the mass of intimidating financial jargon that is an integral part of any business, finance or economy. This is a fully updated new edition of Reuters' comprehensive guide to financial terms, including explanations, illustrations, diagrams, tables and even equations and workings where necessary, to give the reader a thorough understanding and ready point of reference whenever they may need it. Having this book to hand will help to make any interaction with the worlds of business, economics and finance as painless as possible. Whether you are trading the markets for a living, a student, or just an interested bystander, you will find this book an accessible and indispensable companion.