expectations
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But which ones have lived up to expectations?
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
However, the mood was flipped when Micron Technology announced fourth-quarter revenue forecasts of $50 billion, blowing expectations for around $43 billion out of the water.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
“If today’s PCE outcome supports market expectations of hikes from the Fed, the dollar is likely to continue to strengthen,” SEB’s Karl Steiner, head of analysis, said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
That would be slightly faster than market expectations for one hike at six-month intervals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
The expectations for music in a minor key are a little different than for music in a major key.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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