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Money market

This is the market for short term loan finance for businesses and households. Money is borrowed and lent normally for up to 12 months. Includes inter-bank lending i.e. the commercial banks providing liquidity for each other. The money market also includes short term government borrowing e.g. 3-12 month Treasury Bills – to help fund the government’s budget (fiscal) deficit.