Short answer
When interest rates are high, safe savings accounts pay more — so investors take less risk in stocks. When rates fall, stocks usually look more attractive.
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Why do interest rates affect stocks?
Why it matters
Interest rates are the single biggest force on stock prices over time. Every market move starts with 'what are rates doing?'
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