Prof. Dr. Hakan KUTUCU2025-10-282025-10-28https://dspace.academy.edu.ly/handle/123456789/1810Financial markets have evolved over centuries, shaping global economic development and enabling capital formation. Although rudimentary trade mechanisms existed in ancient Mesopotamia, more formalized stock exchanges emerged in the 17th century. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange (1602) was among the first to trade equity securities, most notably for the Dutch East India Company, and it marked a seminal milestone in modern finance.Forecasting underpins strategic decision-making in financial markets. Through advanced predictive models, traders and institutions endeavor to anticipate future scenarios, mitigate risks, and optimize investment outcomes. Thus, effective market analysis relies on a solid grasp of historical price behavior, mastery of analytical frameworks, and proficiency with technical tools.FINANCIAL MARKET FORECASTING