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barometer

[buh-rom-i-ter] / bəˈrɒm ɪ tər /
NOUN
instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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“Brent crude oil prices remain below $100 per barrel—a good barometer of how talks between Tehran and Washington are perceived to be progressing,” AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Nvidia—the world’s most valuable company—reports first-quarter earnings after market close Wednesday, with investors watching the artificial-intelligence barometer for an indication of the broader tech industry’s health.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Now the market is essentially a broken barometer.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Yet relying on that barometer alone might be an outdated approach.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Ralph’s work dipped and peaked with the barometer.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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