balance

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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

“They’ve improved their balance sheets a lot,” he says.

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

Lower-income earners are particularly sensitive to rising costs, and they are increasingly relying on their credit cards to cover groceries, healthcare and utilities, often carrying a balance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She found a stick for balance, and slung her pack over one shoulder, so that it wouldn’t drag her down if she fell in.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver