determinant

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The crucial determinant of market direction, however, is what Hartnett calls the Maginot Line of the 5% level on the 30-year U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

“Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery confirms that the stand-alone platform era is ending, with scale becoming the primary determinant of competitiveness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

While the general market celebrates cheaper liquidity, the real determinant of the next wave of biotech leaders is the concentration of capital.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

All of that indicates ADP’s latest employment data could be a key determinant in how both officials and investors view the odds of a December cut.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

I have been dwelling on latitude, readily assessed by a glance at a map, because it is a major determinant of climate, growing conditions, and ease of spread of food production.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond