long-term
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But the bond market has switched gears and looks like it would react negatively to that prospect, pushing long-term rates higher if the Fed cuts aggressively, said Brian Bethune, an economist at Boston College.
From MarketWatch
The strongest losses were observed in the Central Andes, the Guyana Shield, and Central Eastern Amazon forests, where most long-term monitoring plots recorded declines.
From Science Daily
Voting in North Dakota requires a valid form of identification, such as a state-issued driver’s license, a tribal ID or a long-term care certificate.
From Los Angeles Times
As homes get more expensive, demand is growing for long-term rentals, especially in pricier suburbs that some buyers can’t afford.
But 75 percent of electricity is still generated by coal-fired power plants, with inflexible operations and long-term coal power purchase agreements hampering renewable uptake.
From Barron's
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