The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are the two major exchanges where publicly traded companies list their shares
Major stock indices include the S&P 500 (top 500 US companies), Dow Jones Industrial Average (30 large companies), and NASDAQ Composite (technology-focused).
The US bond market is the largest in the world and includes government bonds (Treasury securities) and corporate bonds.
The US dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency, making the forex market significant.
The US is a major player in commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, gold, and agricultural products.
The US derivatives market is large and includes options, futures contracts, and swaps traded on exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).
The US is a significant participant in the cryptocurrency market, with regulation evolving to accommodate digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Reserve (Fed), and other regulatory bodies play crucial roles in overseeing financial markets and ensuring stability.