tightening

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For now, Hartnett expects that the rally can keep on rocking until the Federal Reserve, now led by Chair Kevin Warsh, is forced by accelerating inflation to try tightening financial conditions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

With pupil numbers declining and budgets tightening, schools may be forced to cut staff.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But it may have to keep rates higher for longer or even consider additional tightening if those conditions don’t hold and inflation continues rising.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Husby notes that the rise appears temporary, as it followed fiscal tightening and high economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Oh, it’s you, then, is it? We’ve no rations for you, and we’re all tightening our belts. Begone.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff