Fake Oranges And The End Of Trading Places Explained

Time to spread some festive cheer and financial education!

Research and further reading:
http://im-an-economist.blogspot.com/2...
https://www.investopedia.com/articles...
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answ...
https://www.theice.com/products/30/FC...
http://www.dangerouslogic.com/trading...
Edit: Market circuit breakers weren’t introduced until after the film was released, but I guess the concept still stands. Read more about when they were introduced and how they work here: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/...

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US congress trading graph -   / stock_trading_by_us_senators_alongside_the...  

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