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barometer

[buh-rom-i-ter] / bəˈrɒm ɪ tər /
NOUN
instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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The key barometer for borrowing costs across the economy inched lower to 4.450% from 4.462% Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

But as a barometer for near-term market sentiment, the debut is a stark reminder that Wall Street’s patience with emergent tech has its limits.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The barometer is now at its highest since January 2022, the survey said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The main inflation barometer preferred by Federal Reserve rose to a three-year high in April and it could rise even higher, posing a stiff challenge for households, businesses and the broader U.S. economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She has no way to be sure, no barometer on which to measure such insubstantial things.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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