upward

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"Upward interest rates and sometimes particularly high marginal tax rates have clearly led to widespread dissatisfaction among graduates who may not have fully understood their repayment terms and the possibility they could change," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Upward pressure on mortgage rates from the bond market isn’t helping.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Upward price pressures have eased, the central bank said, and it expects inflation to remain close to 2% for the next two years as higher costs associated with tariffs are offset by excess economic slack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Upward pressure on inflation and pressure to finance the U.S. deficit should result in the market “clearing with higher yields over time.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025

Upward mobility was more difficult to achieve in the larger, more bureaucratic operation at Mother Langley, with a well-developed management structure.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly