relative to
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But in the past, measures of the major index’s earnings yield relative to bond yields have proved a useful guide, particularly over a longer time horizon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
They laid out a devastating case that Europe is losing its mojo relative to America.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“And I think what people miss about that is these companies were so cheap relative to what you could make out of them that it didn’t make any difference what oil did,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Cryptos tend to become less attractive relative to yield-bearing investments like bonds when borrowing costs rise.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
He could hop onto it and trek right on back to the RV, which, relative to his present surroundings, is the world’s lushest palace full of what Dad would call “first-world luxuries.”
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
