plunged

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But the savings rate of U.S. households also has plunged, which has helped drive consumption, even though real incomes have contracted from a year ago, as the chart below shows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

But the savings rate of U.S. households also has plunged, which has helped drive consumption, even though real incomes have contracted from a year ago, as the below chart shows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

The deal sparked a huge relief rally across global equities, with the Dow on Wall Street hitting a record high, while crude prices plunged almost five percent.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Global inventories plunged by about 250 million barrels—around 2½ days of global oil use—over March and April, according to the latest data by the IEA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

But the erratic Arctic temperatures plunged again to more than – 50°F. Three of the crew members returned barely coherent; the other four were unable to move, stranded miles away from the ship.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock