Financial Market

Curb Exchange
Curb Exchange, also known as the American Stock Exchange, refers to an organized market where securities, commodities, currencies, and bonds are traded directly between brokers or via telecommunication systems.
Delisting
Delisting refers to the removal of a company's stock from trading on an organized stock exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange. This can occur if the issuer fails to meet specific listing requirements or voluntarily chooses to delist.
Euromarket
A financial market that facilitates the international trade of currencies outside of domestic regulatory jurisdictions, alongside being seen as the converged market of the European Union for goods.
Financial Market
A financial market is a marketplace where the trading of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies occurs. These markets facilitate the exchange of capital and credit in the economy.
Foreign-Exchange Dealer
A foreign-exchange dealer is an individual or entity engaged in the buying and selling of foreign currency, often working at a commercial bank or financial institution. Their role includes executing currency trades on behalf of clients, managing foreign exchange risks, and sometimes speculating on future currency movements.
Matched Bargain
A matched bargain is a type of stock transaction in which a sale of a specific quantity of stock is matched with a purchase of the same quantity of the same stock, often conducted electronically on exchanges.
Money Market
The money market is a wholesale financial market dedicated to short-term borrowing and lending with instruments like Treasury bills, trade bills, and bills of exchange, traditionally concentrated in areas like Lombard Street in London.
Over The Counter (OTC)
Over The Counter (OTC) refers to the trading of financial instruments, including stocks and bonds or pharmaceuticals, that are not listed on formal exchanges. This can occur via a network of dealers or directly between parties.
Peg
Pegging is a method used to stabilize the price of a security, commodity, or currency by intervening in the market. This term is commonly associated with maintaining exchange rate stability and supporting commodity prices, like agricultural goods, through governmental action.
Secondary Market
A secondary market is a marketplace where investors buy and sell securities they already own. It differs from the primary market, where securities are initially issued. The secondary market provides liquidity and enables price discovery for traded assets.
Selling Short
Selling short involves selling securities, commodities, or foreign currencies not actually owned by the seller, with the hope of repurchasing them later at a lower price to earn a profit.
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is one of the largest stock exchanges in the world, located in Shanghai, China. It plays a pivotal role in China's capital markets and offers a platform for securities trading, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives.
SIX Swiss Exchange
The SIX Swiss Exchange is the main stock exchange in Switzerland, created as SWX Swiss Exchange in 1995. It was established by the unification of exchanges in Zurich, Geneva, and Basle into a single fully automated trading system.

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