GEARING Definition

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GEARING is the proportion of the capital employed of a company that is financed by lenders rather than shareholders.

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OPEN INFLATION means that prices are rising on consumer goods and services.

DRAFT, DEMAND OR SIGHT, in import / export, is a draft payable upon presentation to the drawee. It may be used when the exporter wishes to retain control of the shipment for credit or title retention reasons. The buyer must pay the bank before receiving the documents to take custody of the goods. A COD shipment is similar.

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