scenario

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The ECB’s adverse scenario predicts a sharper rise in inflation and lower growth than the baseline, though the impact wouldn’t be as pronounced as its severe scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Their reply: the move “cost a few percentage points at the U.S. index level – a fair price to avoid a far costlier downside scenario materializing from worsening supply disruptions.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

There is no one reaction that proves it happened or that creates the perfect scenario that will protect the survivor’s reputation while delivering justice upon the predator.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

In its worst case scenario where global growth is cut to 2% this year, the hit to emerging markets and developing economies would be almost double that felt by advanced economies.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“I know, I know. And I did all that,” I said, running through the scenario in my head again.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds