cautious

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Shoppers over this decade have been squeezed by higher costs of living, while tariffs and geopolitical tensions over the past year have kept consumers cautious.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Raducanu's withdrawal from Linz comes a day after fellow Briton Jack Draper pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters as he continues his cautious comeback following an arm injury.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Amundi has a cautious outlook on European high-yield credit as valuations appear expensive, D’Orsay says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The price of Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies jumped Wednesday but the rebound was less enthusiastic than that of other risk assets as investors remained cautious over digital assets’ role in the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Clara had taken a few cautious steps toward the door, unsure of whether she ought to make a scene or just blend in, when something careened straight into her, knocking her to the floor.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny