volatile
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In a bit of good news, a narrower measure of inflation that omits volatile food and energy costs, known as the core PCE, rose 0.2%.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Several stocks highlighted in these pages have delivered strong upside moves in recent months, while others struggled to gain traction in an increasingly volatile market.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The NBS reiterated Wednesday that China’s external environment remains complex and volatile, while the imbalance between strong supply and weak demand remains pronounced.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The tank in southern California contains an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly volatile and flammable substance used in the production of plastic.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Ms. Faraci mouthed thank you and rushed inside as Dustin Collier fell out of his desk and crashed into the supply locker where Ms. Faraci stored the volatile chemicals.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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