# financial markets

- Canonical URL: https://www.gerhardmerk.de/financial-markets
- Post ID: 604967
- Modified: 2026-09-07T19:47:59+00:00
- Language: en

## Definition

Financial markets are organised channels for allocating capital between savers and borrowers. They enable financial claims, such as loans or securities, to be issued, traded and settled, linking available funds with the financing requirements of households, businesses and public-sector entities.

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