market opacity
[/ˈmɑːrkɪt oʊˈpæsɪti/]
nounpl: market opacities
opacidade do mercado
1. Lack of transparency in financial markets where information about prices, transactions, or assets is not readily available to all participants, making it difficult to assess true market conditions or make informed decisions
Market opacity in the cryptocurrency sector has raised concerns among regulatory bodies about investor protection.
A opacidade do mercado no setor de criptomoedas levantou preocupações entre órgãos reguladores sobre a proteção do investidor.
2. The condition where market mechanisms, pricing structures, or underlying asset values are unclear or hidden from public view
The market opacity surrounding derivatives trading made it difficult for investors to understand their real exposure.
A opacidade do mercado envolvendo negociação de derivativos dificultou para os investidores entenderem sua exposição real.
This term became especially prominent following the 2008 financial crisis when regulators and financial institutions in both Brazil and the USA emphasized the need for greater market transparency. In Brazil, discussions of market opacity often relate to corporate governance and the B3 stock exchange regulations. In the USA, it's frequently used in debates about Wall Street regulation, dark pools, and derivatives markets.
NYC Slang
the murk; shadiness in the market
Related Idioms & Phrases
pulling back the curtain on market opacity
cutting through market opacity
market opacity breeds distrust
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