consensus

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Analysts’ consensus forecast for the headline inflation is for an acceleration to 3.3% in March from 2.4% in February, while core inflation is expected at 2.7% after 2.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A stock’s forward P/E is its price divided by the consensus earnings estimate among analysts working for brokerage or research firms polled by LSEG.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The emerging consensus was not to look away but rather to shift focus away from personalities and toward systems.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The consensus call is for a 1% month-over-month decline for new orders for durable manufactured goods to $318 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

This time, Moses was silent, and the general consensus of the meeting was that I should make the proposal to the National Executive Committee in Durban.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela