financial markets JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈfɪn.ən.ʃəl ˈmɑːrkɪts/ · fin.an.cial mar.kets
noun
- A system or platform where financial instruments, securities, and assets are bought and sold, facilitating the exchange of capital between investors and issuers. The financial markets have been volatile in recent months due to global economic uncertainty.
- The collective body of investors, traders, and institutions that participate in the buying and selling of financial instruments, influencing market trends and prices. The financial markets have been impacted by the recent changes in monetary policy.
Synonyms
financial sectorcapital marketsstock marketbond marketcommodity marketforeign exchange marketderivatives marketsecurities market
Antonyms
Did you know? The first recorded financial market dates back to ancient Babylon, where merchants traded goods and commodities in the 18th century BC.