assumptions

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In his annual External link state of the university letter in February, Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber noted that the endowment has adjusted its long-term return assumptions from 10.2% three years ago to 8% today.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The three structural assumptions supporting most Americans’ retirement plans have broken.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the metal and suggest it could play an important role in future electronic and spin-based technologies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Its future should be judged by facts and performance, not by ideological assumptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Class contradicts their assumptions about the American dream, equal opportunity, and the reasons for their own successes and even failures.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times