retreat

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The private-credit industry could also see pressure on funds from the banks that lend to them, with some bankers saying they expect to become more conservative or retreat.

From The Wall Street Journal

So buyers now face a tricky choice: jump in now or wait in the hope that rates retreat below 6% and the economic picture clears up.

From MarketWatch

OTTAWA—A retreat in Canadian exports of autos, gold and aircraft to start the year drove the country’s trade deficit with the world to its widest level in five months in January.

From The Wall Street Journal

A retreat in Canadian exports of autos, gold and aircraft to start the year drove the country’s trade deficit with the world to its widest level in five months in January.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil markets have been on a wild ride in recent days, with volatility spiking Monday as crude prices nearly reached $120 a barrel before retreating.

From The Wall Street Journal