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You’d want to underweight stocks so long as you believe interest rates will continue rising, but overweight them once you think that a rate-cut cycle is about to begin.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
But “The Spiral” also suggests that, as in America, a new wave of global horror is just about to bubble over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Besides, his 7:30 a.m. work detail was about to start.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Any time the Ducks were about to pass, Moore’s right foot was about a foot behind his left.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Please don’t try to change the subject,” I beg her, wondering whether she’s about to launch into a speech about how I failed my patriotic duty.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
