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
Such a move might generate fears of future inflation and push up long-term interest rates, an important determinant of mortgage costs and businesses’ borrowing expenses, Musalem said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 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
Productivity is a significant determinant of a nation’s average standard of living and its overall economic success.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 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
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