postponement

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Cryptocurrencies had been trending down, but flipped after Trump ordered a five-day postponement of military strikes.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Trump said the postponement was subject to “the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.”

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

CPO prices are likely to be capped by a stronger ringgit, the postponement of Indonesia’s B50 biodesel mandate and higher Malaysian stock levels, IOI Corp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Of these, 63 were eligible to request a postponement due to local government reorganisation, and in January it was announced that 30 would be delayed.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Given the calumny New York previously had shoveled on Chicago, the postponement was an act of surprising grace.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson