shock
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What began as a geopolitical shock has evolved into a broad-based buildup of physical, futures and options bets that span retail investors, professional money managers and derivatives traders, it says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Against that backdrop, the market’s momentum could leave stock investors exposed to a shock that they might not see coming: a continued strengthening of the yen and a fast unwind of the carry trade.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
In 2022, the shock stemmed from an EU policy decision to reduce reliance on Russian gas, which at the time provided 45 percent of the bloc's requirements, according to Schroer.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
While Igbokwe added that Hargitay has “a wicked sense of humor,” it would be a shock to hear the “SVU” star do anything resembling a roast or zingers in the vein of Rivers or Sykes.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Later, it became one of those family stories we all went on telling, but Karli told it best—mimicking the shock on the policeman’s face wonderfully well.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
