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The reading moves between one and -1, with the latter in this case meaning stocks and bonds always move in tandem.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
But it summed up, without even trying, what a spectacularly new thing in history America was, because the meaning of the movie was the American promise: Anyone can come from anywhere and become anything.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
A pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved in the UK, meaning people can soon buy it with a prescription.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Because private shares are highly illiquid, these investments are bound by lockup agreements, meaning that investors are prohibited from redeeming or withdrawing their capital for a certain period.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“Look, a young Rostam walks among us,” said Samir, meaning the hero of legend and not his old donkey.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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