relative to

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And indeed, some analysts believe that in fact the greater run-up in U.K. yields relative to other developed economies is actually much more about Britain’s sensitivity to spikes in energy costs.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“Technically, today’s I-bond rate is the best since the November 2022 rate, relative to 12-month Treasurys,” he said, as he has calculated that I-bond rates are historically 1% higher than 12-month Treasury rates.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The German arms maker released preliminary first-quarter results that point to a 15% miss relative to expectations on revenue and a 14% shortfall on operating profit, Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

There are two explanations for why household spending has stayed so strong relative to wage income.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Consumed by fear and ill health, she gave her third child, Anna, to a relative to be raised.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann