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break even

[breyk-ee-vuhn] / ˈbreɪkˈi vən /


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Break-even inflation rates, which capture the difference between inflation-protected bonds and regular Treasury notes, are also largely unchanged.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Break-even prices for new wells ranged from $61 to $70 a barrel, according to the survey.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

Break-even prices in the Bakken have been on average higher than other shale regions since 2019.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023

Break-even numbers and peaks are interesting points along the way, but they’re not real reasons to hang on or to sell.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2022

Break-even has nearly been reached and gives hope that ignition and commercial plants may become a reality in a few decades.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015




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