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Question
Explain the following term/concept.
Money market
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Solution
The money market is a market wherein lending and borrowing of funds take place for a short period of time, which varies from one day to a year. The financial instruments traded in this market can be converted into cash easily without any loss of time and value. The money market helps in fulfilling the short-term and very short-term requirements of the companies, banks, financial institutions, government agencies, etc.
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