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Trading Halls

Trading halls, often known as trading floors, are areas where financial transactions take place, typically in stock exchanges or investment firms. Traders and brokers engage in buying and selling stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, often using computer systems but historically involving open outcry methods where they shouted bids and offers. These halls are bustling environments where market activities occur in real-time, influenced by economic news, company performance, and market trends. Modern trading often combines physical presence with electronic trading platforms, but the essence remains the same: facilitating the exchange of financial assets.