The Money Market is the market for short-term loans. It is a financial market where short-term borrowing and lending of funds take place, typically for a period of up to one year. The money market is also characterized by the buying and selling of highly liquid and low-risk financial instruments such as treasury bills, commercial papers, certificates of deposit, and other short-term securities. The money market is important because it provides a source of short-term funding for businesses, banks, and governments to finance their day-to-day operations and investments.