downward

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The widening spreads, if they persist, could narrow BDC interest margins and put downward pressure on dividends.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

CDs can be a good choice for conservative money management, but interest rates are trending downward — you can currently find rates of up to 4.2%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Gold futures resumed their downward momentum after briefly pausing to climb over $4,500 a troy ounce Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

While the U.S. has become a major energy exporter in recent years, Powell said, “The net of the oil shock will still be some downward pressure on spending and employment and upward pressure on inflation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

It cawed at her, then cocked its head downward, toward the water.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack