Market Manipulation
/ˈmɑrkɪt ˌmænɪpjuˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of artificially affecting the supply, demand, or price of securities or commodities to mislead or deceive market participants.
The regulator charged the firm with market manipulation for artificially inflating stock prices.
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Commentary
Market manipulation typically requires intentional conduct and may involve a range of deceptive practices such as spreading false information or executing trades to create a false appearance of market activity.
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