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correlation

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


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The two-year Treasury yield, considered more sensitive to Fed policy, rose to 4.135% from 4.043% after the stronger-than-expected U.S. labor report, breaking the recent correlation between yields-dollar and oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

There is a strong inverse correlation between an IPO’s PSR and its subsequent three-year return.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

That correlation between energy prices and bond yields has drawn a lot of attention in the market, as the two moved in tandem around the start of this month.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

But when the researchers took into account confounding factors such as a family history of neurodevelopmental disorders or mothers’ preexisting mental health conditions, the correlation disappeared.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But in all these cases, there is a correlation that has to do with affinity, sensibility, and ability.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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