What is the term for a financial market where long-term debt and equity securities are bought and sold?

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Capital market

Capital markets channel the savings of individuals and institutions into long-term investments, such as stocks and bonds, to fund business growth or infrastructure. Unlike money markets which handle short-term lending, capital markets focus on securities with a maturity of more than one year. They serve as the primary engine for wealth creation and industrial expansion in modern economies.

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