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5Ws of market volatility

5Ws of market volatility

Market volatility is sharp (often unpredicted) fluctuations in prices. In normal market conditions the price of individual companies (shares or equities) rises and falls for various reasons. We describe the market as volatile when these sudden movements affect multiple companies
 

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