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When you see a move on the charts that reaches such historical extremes, many may be quick to believe that means the rally is near an end.

From MarketWatch May 11, 2026

But, as in 1979, people who saw substantial inflation may be quick to expect more inflation, and then the Fed will have to react strongly, as it did in 1980.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

They worry that with memories of that experience still fresh, workers will be quick to demand higher wages this time around, triggering another round of price rises for services.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

Despite some positive signs in past months, the export data provides a dampener that indicates a turnaround may not be quick.

From Barron's Mar. 10, 2026

As much as he’d fawned over her before, I didn’t doubt that he’d be quick to think the worst of her now that she’d inconvenienced him.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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