Discover what a market is in economics, its various types, and common features. Learn how markets function, both in physical spaces and through virtual platforms.

The terms “bull market” and “bear market” are used to describe how stock markets are doing. A bull market is favorable and ...

As stock market investors support economic sentiment, some economists wonder if a looser labor market could pull the rug out. The University of Michigan's widely-followed consumer sentiment index slid ...