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		simplotek on Feb 4, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Protocol Labs is laying off 21% of staff (89 peopl... > Interest rates go up, future revenue becomes less valuable (...) I don't think this is true at all. Central banks hike interest rates to limit and reign in inflation. It's the exact opposite of what you claimed.

disgruntledphd2 on Feb 6, 2023 [–]

In terms of people deciding to invest in a company, high interest rates definitely make future revenue less valuable in terms of discounted cash flow models.

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