barometer
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The main inflation barometer used to set U.S. interest rates rose topped 4% in May for the first time in three years — but price relief might be finally on the way for weary consumers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
Wall Street’s traditional “fear gauge” might not be the best barometer for this selloff.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
The 10-year yield, a key barometer for corporate and consumer borrowing costs, climbed to nearly 4.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
But bonds are also an excellent barometer of broader investor sentiment, particularly during times of equity market excess, and usually act as an early beacon for rougher seas ahead.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
As he ambled around the course, the barometer in the track secretary’s office leaned toward rain.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing barometer
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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