leading

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Economists have warned that a sustained rise in oil prices could push up transport and food costs, pushing households and businesses to cut back spending in other areas and leading to wider slowdown.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While cryptos have historically been a leading indicator of risk sentiment, the tone has shifted and it feels like digital assets are more often playing catch-up.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The simple, relatively affordable tests recently got a boost from influential clinical guidelines issued earlier this month by leading cardiology groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The federal government has played a large role in the recovery, including leading the debris cleanup and, as of February, approving 12,600 Small Business Administration loans to fire victims totaling $3.2 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A storage tank blocked the road leading to units 1 through 4.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland