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Investors include bonds in their investment portfolios for a range of reasons including income generation, capital preservation, capital appreciation and as a hedge against economic slowdown.

The currency market is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world. Currencies like the U.S. dollar, the British pound, and the euro trade in the foreign exchange (FX) market 24 hours a day,

Inflation affects all aspects of the economy, from consumer spending, business investment and employment rates to government programs, tax policies, and interest rates.