Market fragility refers to a heightened sensitivity to shocks, where small disruptions trigger outsized volatility or crashes. It’s used by traders and regulators to identify systemic risks—like flash crashes or liquidity dry-ups—by monitoring leverage and correlations. Investors benefit by hedging against tail risks, while policymakers use it to strengthen financial safeguards, promoting stability.
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