trigger
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Over time, it has become clear that “there’s not a magical threshold” of government debt that will trigger higher borrowing costs, said Joe Davis, global chief economist at Vanguard.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Enter here and add exposure on a breakout above the cup-base trigger at $214.81.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The oil market may need to see evidence of current supply buffers running out before traders finally trigger another big move higher, said Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has told the Guardian newspaper that she did not rule out running but would not "trigger" a leadership race.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Several times during the missile crisis, accidents or misunderstandings threatened to trigger a sudden nuclear incident.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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