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Definition of

futures market

Markets

market for trade in items with fluctuating prices a market for buying and selling securities, commodities, or currencies that tend to fluctuate in price over a period of time. The market's goal is to reduce the risk of uncertainty about prices in the period ahead.

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Definitions of ’futures market’ and meaning of ’futures market’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’futures market’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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