volatile
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But traders who hold that view aren’t willing to place big bets on it because the market is so volatile.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Chairman and CEO Charlie Scharf said in a statement that while markets have remained volatile, the bank continues to see resiliency in the economy and the spending power of consumers and businesses.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
FICC, as it’s known on Wall Street, can be volatile from quarter to quarter as it hinges on a range of commodity markets and monetary policy.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The U.A.E. and similar Gulf states have also seen their business models—reliant on projecting stability in a volatile region—take a severe hit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Masondo could be a volatile fellow, and he was vehement in his assertions that no tigers had ever been found in Africa.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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