volatile

Example Sentences

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The sometimes combustible Medvedev was pleased that he kept his volatile temper under control.

From Barron's

The Bank of Japan’s first meeting of the year took place against a dramatic backdrop of bond market gyrations, worries about government policies and a volatile yen.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 2.4 percent year-on-year rise in consumer prices, which excludes volatile fresh food, compared to three percent in November -- a notable slowdown, although higher than the central bank's two percent target.

From Barron's

However, UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric cautioned that conditions inside remained "tense and volatile", with humanitarian operations still suspended following the violence.

From BBC

Its beta—a common measure of volatility—is 1.99 across the last 90 days, meaning the shares have been about twice as volatile as the broader market.

From Barron's