fell back
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Stocks jerked higher initially after the Fed released its decision, but the major indexes fell back sharply into the red by the closing bell.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
When Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding in June to halt military operations and reopen the strait, the price of oil fell back to pre-war levels of around $70 a barrel.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the previous day on escalating Middle East strikes, helping US and European stock markets stabilise.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Asian equities pared gains as the trading day progressed, while Nasdaq futures dropped as chip makers that have driven market swings in recent days fell back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
As the scroll fell back down into the road yet again, Constance called aloud, “Put some energy into it, you little milksop. I’m not hanging about here all day.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
