pressures

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The Bank of England might be able to contain the inflationary pressures triggered by the conflict in the Middle East without raising its key interest rate, a member of its Monetary Policy Committee said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The demand for apartment scouts highlights the pressures of L.A.’s competitive rental market, where vacancy is scarce and rental rates are among the highest in the country.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Crude markets, in fact, see prices elevated near $90 a barrel well into the end of the year, lifting headline inflation readings and adding further “feedback loop” pressures to U.S.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The final step compares the latest reading with its longer-term trend, aiming to capture when pressures from housing costs, consumer prices and the labor market become severe enough to matter for equity investors.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Despite these pressures our love for each other and our devotion to our marriage grew and intensified.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela