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How does the emergence of interest-rate risk help explain financial innovation?
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Interest-rate risk refers to the potential for changes in interest rates to negatively affect the value of financial assets or liabilities, such as bonds, loans, and deposits. This risk arises due to fluctuations in market interest rates, which can be caused by Show more…
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