Information aggregation in high frequency continuous auctions is investigated. It is proposed that information resides within the price formation mechanism in these markets. The public signal of the asset price is seen to be a part of the price system. Information aggregates into the public...

The tatonnement process in high frequency order driven markets is modeled as a search by buyers for sellers and vice-versa. We propose a total order book model, comprising limit orders and latent orders, in the absence of a market maker. A zero intelligence approach of agents is employed using a...