heighten

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But Step’s reliance on Evolve Bank — which has faced a string of operational and regulatory setbacks in recent years — has heightened anxieties among some consumer advocates about influencer-promoted financial apps that cater to children.

From MarketWatch

Noah Neiman, co-founder of the Rumble boxing chain, recently opened in the neighborhood the Pack, a self-defense and group-fitness studio that he believes will tap in to Americans’ heightened health consciousness and socialization post pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

The resulting surge in energy prices has heightened concerns about a potential inflation shock, particularly for Indonesia, which relies on Middle Eastern oil and has limited reserves to cushion supply disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stakes are heightened by the looming transition: Powell’s term as chair ends in May, making whatever the committee lays out this week the baseline his successor stands to inherit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since the conflict with Iran began on Feb. 28, the S&P 500 has barely registered a notable pullback, despite signs of heightened unease in the market.

From MarketWatch