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Definition of 'Price Ratchet'

A trigger that increases or decreases a price of a share/asset by a certain amount. If you ratchet up the price of a stock, your actions are somehow causing the price of the stock to rise.
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Investopedia explains 'Price Ratchet'

For example, many events that happen around the world, such as natural disasters or conflicts in the Middle East, can affect the gas prices. When a natural disaster or a new conflict causes an increase in gas prices, it is considered a ratchet.

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