household

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Experts say a few factors are at play, but there’s one sneaky trend that’s often overlooked: household composition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

That would make Brits more reluctant to dip into their pockets to buy stocks, even though there’s plenty of dry powder—the household savings ratio stood at 9.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A known quantity in the insurance world, Shamieh isn’t quite a household name among Berkshire’s many fans and shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Most incidents involved household waste, with many equivalent to a small van load.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

He’d sit in his chair on the veranda weaving mats or fish traps, or mending tools and household implements with Mawuli and me while Ma and Klenam cooked.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo