Antwerp: The Surprising Birthplace of Finance History

What if I told you the world's very first stock exchange was not in bustling New York or even dignified London, but rather in the historic city of Antwerp, Belgium, way back in 1460? The wild part is this exchange did not even trade in stocks since stocks were not even a thing yet; it only handled promissory notes and bonds Picture it, a bunch of medieval folks trading pieces of parchment instead of hustling brokers shouting about shares Talk about a simpler time! Despite this humble beginning, it laid the groundwork for the complex financial systems we know and (somewhat) love today in our global economy Who knew a little Belgian town would set the stage for Wall Street and The City? It is a fascinating reminder that the stories of innovation sometimes start in the most unexpected places Next time someone brings up stock market history, show off and mention Antwerp, because why not impress your friends with some 1460s financial trivia?

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