be quick

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When you see a move on the charts that reaches such historical extremes, many may be quick to believe that means the rally is near an end.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

But, as in 1979, people who saw substantial inflation may be quick to expect more inflation, and then the Fed will have to react strongly, as it did in 1980.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite some positive signs in past months, the export data provides a dampener that indicates a turnaround may not be quick.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

So if an event causes a short-term bump in price, cautious investors may be quick to sell into the rally.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

And usually I’d be quick to blame a mess like this on Bobby Gene, but no matter how you slice it, this one circles back to me.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon