higher

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Front month ICE Brent crude for August settled 1.80% higher to $93.10 a barrel, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

While no single inflation report will completely alter the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates, higher prices and recent robust jobs figures may prompt rate-setters to hold off while they assess the economic impacts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The deal would value Hugo Boss at €38 a share, higher than the €36.5 it closed at on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Positive funding means traders betting on higher prices are paying those betting on lower prices — a sign that demand for bullish exposure is strong.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

With his left foot, he felt for the first foothold, just a little higher than the ledge.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver