backdrop

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The earnings backdrop makes it easier to see how the market could climb higher this year, despite a chaotic news cycle.

From Barron's

The earnings backdrop makes it easier to see how the market could climb higher this year, despite a chaotic news cycle.

From Barron's

Shares of banks have recently outperformed their nonbank mortgage rivals, even against the backdrop of falling mortgage rates, which ought to be a big boost to refinance activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies meet Sunday with a familiar dilemma: add barrels to the market or continue holding back against a fragile geopolitical backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Unemployment has now reached its highest level in nearly five years, and this is increasing concerns about job security, particularly given the backdrop of weak wage growth,” Bellamy said.

From The Wall Street Journal