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volatile

[vol-uh-tl, -til, -tahyl] / ˈvɒl ə tl, -tɪl, -ˌtaɪl /


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Markets are overlooking the potential upside boost to earnings prospects for investment banks that volatile markets and heavy new equity issuance may provide in the coming months.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Asian chip stocks rebounded Friday, capping a volatile week driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation, and AI bubble concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Tightening liquidity at the same time that megacap tech companies are seeking to raise hundreds of billions of dollars is leading to a fragile and volatile market environment,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Seafarers' unions have also expressed concern over safety in volatile regions and called for better protection.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Balekin is cruel and volatile, two qualities not preferable in a monarch.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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