cautious
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Crude futures extended losses to three sessions on cautious expectations that the U.S. economic isolation of Iran, rather than military action, could bring about a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Lee declares, “We are not yet cautious as we see impressive market resilience while oil and rates are near highs.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Investors were also cautious ahead of the Kansas City Federal Reserve’s annual symposium later this week, where Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to address plans to tackle inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
CIF membership has been cautious about intervening or limiting transfer opportunities for fear politicians in Sacramento might get involved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Boss, normally so cautious, was suggesting they slide down the mountain.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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