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contagion

[kuhn-tey-juhn] / kənˈteɪ dʒən /


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Other bouts of frenetic, rollercoaster volatility occurred during the Asian contagion of 1997, the dot-com crash of 2000-2001, the global financial crisis in 2008 and the pandemic in 2020.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Higher energy prices have rapidly passed through to create grim inflation headlines, but for now, contagion into other prices remains largely absent,” said Michael Metcalfe, head of macroeconomic strategy at State Street Markets.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"The risk of contagion for the general population is low," health minister Mónica García repeated on Saturday.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

While the contagion risk is low, the flare-up has sparked fears of another pandemic akin to Covid.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

During the second, a Level Two drill meant for minor crises—such as a temporary quarantine while citizens were tested for contagion during a flu outbreak—we were supposed to return to our living quarters.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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