Interest rate risk is the potential for investment losses due to fluctuating interest rates, primarily affecting fixed-income securities like bonds. It is used by portfolio managers to adjust asset duration and hedge against market volatility. Investors, particularly banks and bondholders, benefit by understanding this risk to optimize returns and protect capital.
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