curb market
The term "curb market" historically originated from brokers trading securities on the streets, and it now refers to various forms of informal trading outside organized exchanges.
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Definition
C1Finance
(informal, historical)An informal market where securities are traded outside official stock exchanges, often involving riskier or less profitable investments.
Example
- The curb market allows for trading outside the hours of major exchanges.
- Investors often turn to the curb market for opportunities in less regulated securities.
B2Commerce
(informal)A marketplace where goods are sold directly from the street curb, often in a casual or temporary manner.
Example
- Vendors set up a curb market every weekend to sell handmade crafts.
- The curb market was bustling with people looking for fresh produce.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "curb market":
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