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

“Higher U.S. interest rates reduce the appeal of gold relative to U.S. interest-bearing securities—helping explain why gold has lost ground since the start of the war,” Dhar added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Still, a closely followed market gauge is pointing to a notably low premium for stocks relative to bonds.

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

Positioning relative to the field is also critical.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand