The leading federal regulatory body for financial markets in the United States is the
A)Federal Bureau of Investigation.
B)Securities and Exchange Commission.
C)Federal Financial Market Bureau.
D)Investors Protection Agency.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the leading federal regulatory body for financial markets in the United States. It is responsible for enforcing securities laws and regulating the securities industry, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The other options (A, C, D) are not accurate as they do not exist as federal regulatory bodies for financial markets in the United States.

The Leading Federal Regulatory Body for Financial Markets in the United