modestly
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“A conservative allocation of 20% equities and 80% bonds and cash wouldn’t expose the portfolio to too much risk and should allow for a modestly higher return profile,” Katz adds.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Even with that backdrop, Macklem said the economy is improving, with officials modestly upgrading their growth forecast through 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
That comes through magnificently on “Fudge,” which was modestly engineered compared to 2024’s “Small Changes.”
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Travelers stock rises modestly even as the property and casualty insurer reports better-than-expected earnings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Johnny sat modestly on a stool, his arrogant shabby hat in his good hand, and looked about him.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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