People and businesses can buy at lower price and hope to sell at higher price {speculation}|. Speculation typically happens in rising markets and can make economic cycles worse. If economy has contracted and prices are lower, buying can help consumption rate and reduce price fluctuation. If economy has expanded and prices are higher, selling can help consumption rate and reduce price fluctuation.
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