Wall Street

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Wall Street in New York City is a globally renowned financial district that serves as the home to major financial institutions, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Located in the lower Manhattan area, Wall Street represents the epicenter of American finance and investment, often symbolizing the broader U.S. financial markets. The term "Wall Street" is frequently used as a metonym for the financial industry as a whole. The area's history dates back to the 17th century when it was originally a wall erected by Dutch settlers to protect the colony from potential invasions.

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