capital formation

Cultural  

1. The creation of capital. For example, capital is created when banks lend the money they hold in savings accounts to firms that use the money to purchase machinery.

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Example Sentences

Ms. Castro de Zelaya’s attacks on entrepreneurs and foreign investors have discouraged new capital formation and the job creation the nation needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Boland says revenue was driven by a strong performance in several segments, including derivative trading, TMX Trayport, capital formation, and TMX VettaFi.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Capital formation is what the capital markets are all about,” said Atkins.

From Barron's

Capital formation on the blockchain has gained momentum as more crypto businesses launch this way.

From The Wall Street Journal

Household balance sheets and productive capital formation both remain strong.

From Barron's