stalled

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“There is this pent-up demand, but it’s been stopped and stalled by these volatile mortgage rates,” said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at real-estate brokerage Redfin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A breakout above the $16 trigger on February 21 sparked a sharp rally, which ultimately stalled after a bearish island reversal on April 14, accompanied by a 4% gap lower.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The attacks happened as ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran stalled, with a deal to end the war failing to advance.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

President Trump said negotiations were in the final stages, but Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi said negotiations had stalled, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“There aren’t many reasons why a guy’d do that. If you’re stalled out and somebody’s bringing you a part maybe—that’s about it, no other reason. Maybe if you was hurt or broke down or somethin’.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson