effectively

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With the Gulf shock now layered on top, inflation is rising while the policy rate sits still—reducing inflation-adjusted interest rates and effectively easing policy without the Fed lifting a finger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Were they to do that, the amortised cost of the remaining years of Mudryk's contract would disappear from the club accounts - effectively writing the expense off and helping their finances significantly.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Tensions in the Middle East have effectively choked off transportation through the Strait of Hormuz—a route that handles roughly one-third of the fertilizer trade.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

That made it 92-85 and effectively doused the Lakers’ comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The Federal Reserve had raised interest rates, but mortgage rates were still effectively falling—because Wall Street was finding ever more clever ways to enable people to borrow money.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis