inching

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Economists aren’t quite sure what to expect from Warsh, as his colleagues seem to be inching closer to wanting rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Stock futures were rising late Sunday, and oil futures fell after the Trump administration hinted officials are inching closer to a deal with Iran to end the three-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

U.S. stocks hit a record Wednesday and are inching up premarket.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Axios and Reuters had reported that Washington and Tehran were inching closer to a one-page, 14-point memorandum to end the war.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Six legs kicking all together, inching toward the safe bank.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes