volatile

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This is part of Cal-Maine’s strategy to steadily move away from its reliance on volatile commodity egg pricing and build a more predictable and less cyclical business.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Domestic demand, investment, electrical and electronics exports as well as tourism continue to support growth, though businesses might still face cost pressures from volatile commodity prices, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"It is increasingly clear that as the world continues down this volatile path, our long-term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe and with the European Union," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Oil prices dropped sharply Wednesday after a volatile day of trading as investors assessed the likelihood of war ending and of tanker traffic resuming through a contested waterway.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The telltale sonic boom indicated that the plane had pushed through the volatile transonic region into the state of smoother, all-supersonic flows.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly