doubtful

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Treasury yield curve would steepen through 2026, widely accepted by a net 80% of respondents in February, is now more doubtful with only 56% viewing that as likely now.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

“It’s doubtful that the Fed would hike rates to address inflation worries that result from a spike in oil prices,” said Jack Janasiewicz, lead portfolio strategist at Natixis Investment Managers Solutions.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Even if the air strikes succeed in ousting the regime, either by killing its leaders or forcing them to flee, it is doubtful the successors will be any friendlier to the West.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

The lender’s A$170 million charge for bad and doubtful debts is a better result than Strong’s forecast of A$249 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Dad is standing there, watching her with a doubtful expression on his face.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks