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
It also benefited from stronger profits from volatile trading conditions.
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
The situation was much too volatile already, he told them, and the crowd would be hard to control if emotions were stirred up.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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