turbulence
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Turbulence on the waters of the Persian Gulf is also matched by wild price gyrations in the most susceptible commodity: oil.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Turbulence in markets as well as geopolitics presented plenty of opportunities for others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026
Turbulence could hit the market as a result of any number of potential factors.
From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025
Turbulence is most commonly caused by aircraft flying through cloud but there is also "clear air" turbulence which is not visible on a jet's weather radar, nor is it possible to predict.
From BBC • May 21, 2024
Turbulence tugged the Vimy around like a toy.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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