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XV NISM Series XV
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Which cycle should a research analyst study to forecast near-term demand and prices for a business’s inputs and outputs?

Practice question from NISM XV Mock Test 1 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Commodity Cycle

  2. Inventory Cycle

    Correct answer

  3. C

    Economic Cycle

  4. D

    None of the above

Why this is the answer

Inventory cycles reflect short-term adjustments in supply and demand due to stock accumulation or depletion, influencing near-term pricing and production decisions.

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