credit market
Definition
A marketplace for the exchange of debt securities and short-term commercial paper. Companies and the government are able to raise funds by allowing investors to purchase these debt securities. Activity in credit markets is often used to gauge investor sentiment. If more bonds from the government are being purchased, this is typically a good indicator that investors are worried about the stock market.
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