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pullback

[pool-bak] / ˈpʊlˌbæk /


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The yellow metal likely climbed as the pullback in oil prices eased concerns around inflation and future rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, say ANZ Research analysts in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

The pullback in prices largely reflects a perception that geopolitical risks are moderating, MUFG’s Soojin Kim writes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

But what’s different this time is that, despite the post-Fed pullback on Wednesday, U.S. stocks still proved to be resilient.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

Finally, a pullback in AI spending could bring long-term yields down by reducing bond supply and possibly slowing economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

I've had a hard pullback, but all is not lost.

From Joe's Luck Always Wide Awake by Horatio Alger




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