Quick Answer:
Central banks adjust interest rates to control inflation.
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When inflation rises, central banks increase rates to cool spending; when economies slow, they lower rates to stimulate growth. Investors must watch this relationship closely—higher rates affect borrowing, while lower ones boost asset prices. Diversification cushions both extremes.
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