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Market Volatility

General
The rate at which an asset’s price fluctuates over a specific period reflects the level of uncertainty or risk perceived by investors in the market.
ExampleWhen investors are uncertain about the market, asset prices tend to fluctuate more frequently and sharply, increasing market volatility.
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