average

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Economists surveyed by Blue Chip Economic Indicators in early March expected, on average, annual growth of 1.9% to 2.1% between 2027 and 2037, a far slower pace than the administration’s figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The amount paid will rise within days by 4.8% in line with average wages, owing to the triple lock policy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

According to AAA, the national average cost of a gallon of regular gas is up to $4.09 and, in California its up to $5.86.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

However, the fund’s long-term trend remains healthy, with the 50-week simple moving average sloping higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The average ancient forager could turn a flint stone into a spear point within minutes.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari