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semiannual

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈæn yu əl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
twice a year
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And a 2017 study by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute found that in Britain, the shift to semiannual reporting didn’t lead to longer-term thinking External link by corporate managers.

From Barron's

Overall, employers say they expect a 1.6% increase in hiring for the Class of 2026, down considerably from their plans for the Class of 2025 last fall, according to the semiannual survey.

From The Wall Street Journal

The BOJ will release its semiannual financial system report on Thursday, assessing the health of the banking sector and financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

In its semiannual report on financial stability, the IMF wrote: “Risk asset prices are well above fundamentals, increasing the probability of disorderly corrections…Markets appear complacent as the ground shifts.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At the president’s suggestion External link, the Securities and Exchange Commission is once again debating whether companies need to continue issuing quarterly financial reports and move to semiannual reporting.

From Barron's