fundamental

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More than a year of whipsawing tariff policy has caused dramatic swings in U.S. trade flows—but so far, little fundamental change in America’s identity as a major net importer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But Reeves said there needed to be a fundamental shift in spending across the board, with current global tensions showing the need for resilience in critical sectors.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite the heavy element of retail participation, analysts and strategists emphasize that the South Korean market has genuine fundamental appeal to investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In addition to advancing scientists' understanding of fundamental physics, the discovery could help guide the development of future electronic devices, catalytic systems, and quantum technologies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Concern about the future was rooted not only in seasonal cycles of production, but also in the fundamental uncertainty of agriculture.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari