barometer

Example Sentences

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Oracle has emerged as a barometer for risk in the AI trade because of its high debt levels and dependence on OpenAI.

From MarketWatch

Warren: My wife is the barometer for my records.

From Los Angeles Times

“People are viewing Oracle as a barometer right now and saying ‘what does this mean for chips, or power?’

From The Wall Street Journal

Sales of beauty products are often viewed as a barometer of the health of the U.S. consumer.

From MarketWatch

Looking ahead, the amount of owners expecting better business conditions fell 5 points to a net 15%, with this barometer having fallen by 32 points since January.

From The Wall Street Journal