volatile
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They are often volatile, and blowups like the Greek debt and the Asian currency crises have burned international investors in the past.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
The speech has been widely applauded for its diplomatic skill in encouraging US President Donald Trump to defend democratic values against aggressors in a "volatile world".
From BBC • May 2, 2026
While Anthropic or SpaceX could become volatile stocks once public, Ewens said he doesn’t see much financial risk for Google since the company has massive earnings from operational parts of its business.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
Why it matters: Farm income has fallen sharply from the 2022 peak as crop producers face pressure from volatile crop prices and high input costs.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The most volatile current debate among American school administrators, teachers, parents, and students concerns “high- stakes” testing.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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