sticky

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Now, as Jerome Powell’s tenure is almost up, the overall direction of travel for inflation is unclear and remains sticky above the Fed’s 2% target, Emanuel notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Under Cook, Apple’s valuation skyrocketed from $350 billion to $4 trillion, driven by what my colleague Angela Palumbo refers to as one of the “most sticky ecosystems in tech.”

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Often, midsize banks are more exposed to the downside of rising rates, because their deposits can be less sticky than big banks’.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

On a sticky morning in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, Koustav Bagchi moves from door to door in a crisp white and red traditional attire, a fish in hand.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"What the heck is that sticky stuff called?"

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry