inversely

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Stocks and Treasury bonds were rallying on Wednesday, with bond yields — which move inversely to prices — moving lower as oil prices retreated.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“As Iran tensions increase, oil prices are increasing, and the stock market is still inversely correlated to oil prices,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Government bonds in Asia rose in terms of prices, which move inversely to yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Bond yields and prices move inversely, so higher yields mean the value of the underlying bonds has fallen.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The force declines inversely as the square of distance.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan