Why Do Inflation and Interest Rates Dance?

Inflation is like a rising price of candy in the store. Interest rates are like how much more you have to pay for that candy if you borrow money from a friend. When prices go up (inflation), interest rates usually come down so it's easier for people and businesses to borrow and spend money again.

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When the price of toys goes up, the bank lowers the cost of borrowing so kids can still buy more toys.
A baker borrows money to make more bread, if the bank charges less interest, they can make even more bread.
Your parents borrow money for a car. If the interest rate is low, it's easier to pay back.

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