plunge
Example Sentences
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The fund, which had more than $5 billion in assets before Friday’s plunge, is one example of the debt-fueled bets tied to metals that likely contributed to their rise and subsequent violent correction.
After an initial surge, the stock plunged and was down about 5 percent on Wall Street.
From Barron's
Gold’s plunge last Friday is not the end of its struggles.
From MarketWatch
Oil prices plunged as a broader selloff swept commodities markets and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran eased supply concerns.
—Oil prices plunged nearly 5% as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran eased supply concerns.
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