basket

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The dollar traded flat against a basket of currencies and it could rise if Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller hints at raising interest rates in a speech later.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Right now, you do have a lot of eggs in one basket.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

And because I’ve saved money on the practical things, I can justify tossing a bag of frozen dumplings into my basket for fun — a tiny luxury subsidized by scallions.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major global currency peers, was marked 0.06% higher on Wednesday and trading at 99.03, nearly at levels seen in early April.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Picking up the basket, Grandma handed it to me and said, “I baked some fresh bread today and want to send a few loaves to her. Be careful now, and don’t mash them.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls