A term used to describe a recession. The opposite of economic growth.

A situation where a mistake in the ordering system or transactions of a business shows the stock to be less than zero. Sometimes this is done deliberately to reduce costs.

Describes formal discussions where agreements are trying to be reached.

A word or expression which has been newly invented but is not yet in common use, or an old word which has a new meaning. There are a few in this very dictionary listing.

A sum of money which someone has saved for the future.

The total assets of a company or individual minus all liabilities (debts).-

The total amount of funds lent by a bank or building society over a certain period, minus any repayments made by borrowers.

The price payable for goods or services after any deductions, discounts, etc., have been taken off.

Usually expressed as a percentage, in business, the money earned after costs, expenses, taxes, etc., have been deducted.

The profit from an investment after taxes, costs and all other expenses have been deducted.