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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveH
Can you explain in laymans terms what the markets actually are? What exactly are bonds, futures, stocks, commodities, gilts?
I'd like to know more so I can understand whats going on with the economy a bit more.

I understand its very complex, so any links would be good.

Economics for dummies!!

Steve
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_market
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