de-escalation
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The European Union recently issued a warning and called for "an immediate de-escalation" in northern Ethiopia.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
Abroad, hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East temper the threat of a sustained energy shock, which should help contain imported inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Turkey and Saudi Arabia, which also came under Iranian attack during the war, called for de-escalation, with Riyadh "urging all parties to prioritise wisdom" by resuming peace talks.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“It’s worth reiterating how the dollar now enjoys stronger macro support than it did in early May, when markets latched onto an overly optimistic de-escalation narrative,” said Francesco Pesole, a currency strategist at ING.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Veteran SPD lawmakers Rolf Mützenich and Ralf Stegner both welcomed the cancellation of the missile deal in particular as a sign of de-escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
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