Capital Markets

Definition of Capital Markets Hierarchical Category as it relates to Finance

Capital Markets refers to the broad spectrum of tradeable financial markets where businesses and governments raise long-term funds. It includes the stock and bond markets, and is where investors buy and sell securities. The category encompasses both primary markets, where new securities are issued and sold, and secondary markets, where existing securities are traded. It plays a critical role in the global economy, facilitating the flow of capital, providing liquidity, determining prices of securities through supply and demand, and enabling risk management.

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