Global View – Investing in Emerging Markets

Key Vocabulary

inevitable: unavoidable

nest egg: money that is saved to pay for something in the future, usually a house, or retirement

turmoil: a state of confusion, disorder, disturbance

stimulus package: amount of money the government uses to improve the economy

emerging market: nations undergoing quick industrialization

devalue: reduced in value

hit up: ask for money

Supplementary Vocabulary

depreciation: an decrease in the value of something

appreciation: an increase in the value of something

inflation: an continual increase in price

developing economy: growing economy

rapidly developing country: countries undergoing quick industrialization

industrialized nation: nations that have developed factories and businesses