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rate

[reyt] / reɪt /








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An upside inflation surprise could work against the already stressed tech trade if it drives up expectations for Fed rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Ueda’s absence is unlikely to significantly change the bank’s rate decision, as policymakers, including the governor himself, have voiced growing concerns that higher oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict will accelerate underlying inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Jakarta also gained as the rupiah strengthened following a surprise rate hike by the Indonesian central bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A petition to cut the VAT rate in pubs, bars and restaurants has now had nearly 200,000 signatures.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He closed his eyes and tried to focus on his heart rate, taking slow, shallower breaths.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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