agiotage

/ˈædʒiətɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The business of buying and selling currencies or stocks to make a profit from changes in their value; speculation.
    • The government introduced regulations to limit agiotage and stabilize the economy.
    • He made a fortune through agiotage in the foreign exchange markets.
    • During the financial crisis, agiotage became rampant as traders tried to profit from currency swings.
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