A financial market is a marketplace where buyers and sellers engage in the trade of financial assets such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives. These markets facilitate the exchange of capital and provide liquidity for participants, allowing them to buy and sell securities in a regulated and organized environment. Financial markets can be categorized into primary markets, where new securities are issued, and secondary markets, where existing securities are traded. They play a crucial role in the economy by enabling price discovery, providing information about economic conditions, and serving as a mechanism for risk management and capital allocation. Financial markets can be further divided into various segments, including equity markets, debt markets, money markets, and foreign exchange markets, each serving different types of assets and investor needs.
As we navigate the financial landscape of 2023, it’s clear that the year has been marked by significant divergence in stock performance across size, sectors, and styles, against a backdrop of unusually low volatility. The global economy has shown resilience, with neither the US nor the global economy appearing fragile or likely to fall into […]
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