When I was a broke college grad, I thought the financial market was some mysterious Wall Street beast, full of suits shouting numbers I’d never understand. Then, a mentor introduced me to a money market fund, and suddenly, I was part of this vast ecosystem, earning modest interest on my savings without breaking a sweat. That’s the financial market for you – a bustling hub where money moves, dreams are funded, and economies thrive. In this guide, we’ll unravel what financial markets are, their types, why they matter, real-world examples, their functions, and the key components that keep them ticking.…