What is meant by hedging in the financial futures market

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What is meant by "hedging in the financial futures market to offset interest rate risks"? How do firms engage in hedging activities? What knowledge is necessary to hedge the firm's risks?

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What is meant by hedging in the financial futures market : What is meant by "hedging in the financial futures market to offset interest rate risks"? How do firms engage in hedging activities? What knowledge is necessary to hedge the firm's risks?

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