markets
n. countablen. places where people meet to buy and sell goods, or the general activity of trade and business. You can use this for physical street stalls or for the global systems that trade stocks and money.
n. public gatherings for the sale of commodities, or the abstract systems of exchange where buyers and sellers interact to determine prices. Often used in the plural to refer to the global financial sector or specific industries.
The local markets sell fresh fruit and vegetables every Saturday morning.
Global stock markets reacted sharply to the news of the interest rate hike this morning.
Emerging markets often experience higher volatility than established economies, attracting investors who are willing to accept greater risk for the potential of significant returns.
Frequently used in the plural when referring to financial systems or the general state of trade.