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stimulative

[stim-yuh-ley-tiv] / ˈstɪm jəˌleɪ tɪv /






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The central bank is still likely to raise interest rates in the near future, gradually bringing them to a level that is neither stimulative nor restrictive to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

Ray Dalio: A weak currency and low interest rates are good for borrowers and debtors and stimulative to markets and economies.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

While economists have dialed up U.S. growth projections, stimulative economic policies in Japan, Germany and elsewhere have helped overseas stock markets in recent months outperform their counterparts stateside.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

Economic growth should be stronger next year than this year due to a rebound following the record-long government shutdown as well as to some stimulative policies in the tax bill, he said.

From MarketWatch Dec. 16, 2025

Deeply pitted in spots, showing bulbous eruptions, indicating the stimulative nature of this pigment.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Henry A. Gardner




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