STOCK MARKET AND FINANCIAL REVOLUTION

The stock market has now become a vital part of the global financial system, opening up opportunities for individuals

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The stock market has now become a vital part of the global financial system, opening up opportunities for individuals and corporations to become owners of a business.

Therefore, economic experts consider the stock market one of the parameters for assessing a country's economic health. There are many significant events in the history of the stock market that have influenced the global economy.

The Emergence of the Stock Market

The idea of ​​the stock market originated in Europe in the 1500s, or the 16th century. At that time, many large-scale companies engaged in trade were looking for a way to raise additional capital.

One such company was the Dutch East India Company (VOC), which initiated the establishment of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in 1602.

The stock exchange became a solution for raising funds from investors through the sale of company shares.

The birth of this stock exchange gradually sparked the establishment of other stock exchanges in various countries, spreading throughout the world.

The United States Stock Market

Two centuries after the founding of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, in the 18th century, or more precisely in 1792, a stock market began to emerge in the United States.

This began with 24 stock traders entering into a working agreement, the "Buttonwood Agreement," which later became known as the New York Stock Exchange.

Initially, the stock market focused solely on the sale of securities in the form of bonds and government securities. However, it continued to grow with the increase in stock trading of several leading companies.

However, in 1837, a monetary storm hit the American stock market due to the excessive speculation of several traders.

The Establishment of the Modern Stock Market

The birth of the modern stock market was actually influenced by the development of computer technology.

The proliferation of various technological products as a result of the industrial revolution also influenced the development of the global stock exchange.

Electronic systems became a luxury facility that played a major role in every stock transaction.

The Nasdaq system pioneered the application of this electronic system to stock trading in the 1970s.

Continuing in the 1990s, the rapid development of internet technology at that time also changed the working patterns of the stock market.

Capital owners could now access the stock market more easily through an online platform.

This situation triggered a surge in the number of investors entering the stock market business.

Although their businesses were still in their infancy, many company owners also joined in selling their shares on the stock exchange.

The Stock Market Influences the Global Economy

The stock market has become the most iconic platform for capital owners to invest.

Without the hassle of establishing their own company, an investor can become a shareholder in a corporate venture.

Through the public offering mechanism, a large company can offer its shares to the public.

The goal is to increase its business coffers for free, without the usual interest burdens associated with borrowing from commercial banks.

From the perspective of macroeconomic experts, the aggregate stock market is one of the benchmarks for a country's economic health.

For example, on the Indonesian stock exchange, the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) is a focal point for economists to assess the performance of the national economy.

A sharp rise or fall in the Jakarta Composite Index reflects the level of investor confidence.

Monetary Crisis and the Stock Market

Throughout global history, the stock market has experienced several monetary crises, each with devastating impacts.

One example is the Great Depression of 1929, which also recurred in 2008. The cause was the collapse of the United States banking sector.

These various monetary events demonstrated the stock market's resistance to economic change and imprudent monetary policy.

However, the global stock market ultimately recovered and even recorded its highest levels in recent decades.

Conclusion

The stock market is a model of financial revolution that began with small-scale stock trading in the Netherlands and then spread throughout the world.

The stock market is a method capable of driving a country's economic growth. Although, throughout its development, it has experienced various crises that have affected global financial stability.

Along with the rapid development of internet technology, the modern stock market is now digitally based. Various service features for online stock trading are available. 
 
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