money market

noun

1. the short-term trade in money, as in the sale and purchase of bonds and certificates.

money market

noun

1. finance the financial institutions dealing with short-term loans and capital and with foreign exchange Compare capital market

money market

1. A collective term for the many markets in which funds that are loaned for short periods to businesses or to governments are bought and sold.

Word History and Origins

Origin of money market¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

"There is a lot of concern about the upcoming Budget so once it has been announced we could see the money market settle down again," said Aaron Strutt, of broker Trinity Financial.

From BBC

Rate cuts make riskier investments like stocks more attractive than safer bets like money market accounts and certificates of deposit.

From Seattle Times

Even the stock and money markets are closed for the day.

From Seattle Times

Cash conditions in China's money market showed signs of tightness on Monday, as market participants grew cautious about month-end demand and a recent liquidity squeeze remained fresh in memory.

From Reuters

His dovish comments are in line with predictions from analysts and money markets that the bank's next move will be to cut rates by the middle of next year.

From Reuters