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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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Fed chair Jerome Powell has described the economy as being in a delicate balance, with muted job creation but also relatively limited job cuts.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Uncertainty about the war's economic shock has so far led policymakers at the Federal Reserve to adopt a wait-and-see approach on interest rate moves, as they balance curbing stubbornly high inflation with managing unemployment.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The government is slated to release February household spending data and current account balance figures on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As of early 2026, 56% of credit-card users with annual household incomes under $50,000 carry a balance from month to month, according to Bankrate’s 2026 Credit Card Debt Report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Aldo could now balance the broom on his head.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney