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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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Still, pricing remains supported by constructive market fundamentals, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

While inflation remains elevated in many parts of the world and geopolitical risks continue to warrant caution, the overall investment backdrop remains constructive for investors willing to remain selective and diversified, the asset manager says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

“A constructive Q4 setup does not necessarily mean a clean start to October. Historically, October has often provided the volatility and the entry point before the stronger part of the year-end move.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Forissier said this did not mean the ambience at G20 talks were bad: "On the contrary, I think the discussions are quite constructive."

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Which was not exactly the constructive sort of information she’d been looking for.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff


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