retreated

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Prices retreated somewhat throughout June after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on terms to end the war.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Investors retreated from other high-risk corners of the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Gold has fallen 28% and silver has retreated over 50% from their peaks in late January as a strong U.S. dollar makes the greenback-denominated bullion more expensive for overseas buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Earlier this week, Japan’s central bank raised rates to a 31-year high, while Australian monetary authorities retreated to the sidelines after three back-to-back hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

To Mollie, even the King of the Osage Hills seemed vulnerable, and after pursuing justice for so long, she retreated behind the closed doors and the shuttered windows of her house.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann