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Reports indicate that war-risk premium rates were as low as 0.02% before the conflict, and around 1% to 2% during periods of heightened tension, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

The meeting followed a period of heightened tension between the two nations.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

It has done so on heightened inflation fears and on concerns that the U.S. public debt is on an unsustainable path.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

This guided Romer to build a song around the heightened tempo and emotions of the scene, including the use of an operatic choir.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

So it was that my generation was born into a decade of heightened conflict.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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