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inversely

[in-vurs-lee] / ɪnˈvɜrs li /


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Bond prices move inversely with yields, so rising yields mean lower prices, and vice versa.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Bond yields and prices move inversely, so a jump in yields can mean attractive prices for longer-term investors.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

To put the researchers’ argument another way, as a coincident indicator, the ratio is inversely correlated with the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Their experiments revealed a consistent pattern: the height at which drainage begins is inversely related to the liquid content of the foam, regardless of the type of surfactant or the size of the bubbles.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

On the near side, the sea-wall makes an elbow crooked inversely, and its end too has a lighthouse.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker