Money market interpretations

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Money Market Interpretations

From the perspective of a Wall Street analyst or portfolio manager, interpret the following hypothetical statements:

"Money markets are not used to get rich, but to avoid being poor."

"Until conditions are more favorable, investors are staying on the sidelines."

"My portfolio is over-invested in stocks because of low money market rates."

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