duration

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“Clearly much depends on the duration of the conflict,” said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He notes that historically, markets bottom within the first 10% of a war’s duration.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Solid income growth and higher tax refunds should help cushion some of the expected fallout from higher energy prices, but the duration of the conflict and disruption of global oil markets is key.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Migration histories, duration of residence, fertility patterns and detailed employment classifications became standard.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He looked like he was dug in for the duration and wasn’t going to leave until he knew what was in the only telegram he’d ever delivered from Washington.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly