Foundations of Financial Markets

Explain the role of financial markets in the economy and identify their key participants.

Describe how supply and demand dynamics determine asset prices.

Define bid price, ask price, spread, and liquidity, and explain their impact on trading.

Differentiate between market orders, limit orders, and stop-loss orders.

Explain the concepts of leverage and margin in the context of trading.

Identify the primary asset classes available for day trading: equities, forex, and cryptocurrencies.