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correlation

[kawr-uh-ley-shuhn, kor-] / ˌkɔr əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr- /


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“Amid ongoing disinflation, the negative correlation between equities and bonds has returned, restoring Treasurys as a portfolio diversification and protection tool,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Studies have shown a correlation between heavy digital dependence and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and stress.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers could analyze that data, seeking correlations between diet and the sensor’s main metric: the total volume of gas passed in a day.

From The Wall Street Journal

The energy sector’s monthly returns had only a 74% correlation with the rest of the market, meaning that sometimes it zigged when everything else was zagging — an extraordinarily useful attribute in the real world.

From MarketWatch

Notice the broad correlation between the two indices.

From MarketWatch