Definition of
rate
assess value to calculate or assess the value of something, for example, real estate for tax purposes
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Key ConceptsInterest rate risk represents the extent to which an asset or investment’s value could be influenced by movements in variable interest rates. Some investments carry greater direct exposure to interest rate risk than others; given their fixed rates of returns, bonds are more exposed to the impact of interest rate movements than equities, with the result than bond prices tend to move inversely relative to interest rates and inflation
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Best PracticeCycles play a major role in analysis aimed at achieving superior investment returns. Stock market participants base their valuations on corporate earnings, which fluctuate with the business cycle. The interest rate cycle strongly influences the performance of high-quality fixed-income assets
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