turmoil

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The private-equity industry’s fundraising slump continued in the first quarter amid turmoil in the private-credit and software markets and uncertainty over the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Given the market volatility sparked by the U.S. attack on Iran, Vanguard Wellington may be just what investors need to ride out the turmoil.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On Beams, the album's most vulnerable song, she uses the looping structures of dance music to represent the turmoil of wanting to end a relationship.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A separate source said that local Reform branches "were in turmoil".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Amid so much turmoil it was understandable that the work of a young and handsome doctor would go unnoticed.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson