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The financial markets are a relatively new technological development created in the last 50 years.

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False

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Wall Street, which is one of the most famous financial markets in the US was established in 1792. In Europe, financial markets exist since the middle ages. Modern banking started in Italy in the 12th century.

Telecommunications improved how financial markets work during the 20th century and expanded their reach, but they are almost 900 years old.

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