tumult

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Cities like Dubai and Riyadh, which have long taken pride in their safety from the tumult of the region, have been drawn in, with the growing chaos sparing few countries in Iran's vicinity.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Treasury market for safety during this latest round of tariff tumult, which appears to be keeping a floor under the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Even so, petroleum was still a lifeline for a nation mired in more than a decade of economic, political and social tumult marked by mass emigration, hyperinflation and a near-ubiquitous sense of despair.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

The winning move the past few years after some market tumult has been to go right back to what’s been working.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

As this tumult was beginning, I flew to South Africa for a goodwill visit that had been planned months in advance.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama