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volatility

[vahl-uh-til-i-tee] / vɑl əˈtɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
evaporation
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NOUN
airiness
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NOUN
excitability
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“However, volatility in external demand and the ongoing contraction in employment remain factors that warrant attention for the sector,” said Yao Yu, founder of RatingDog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s true, but the volatility of the public funds has led to big pricing disparities between private and public funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The commodity has encountered heightened volatility of late.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As noted above, a new McMillan volatility band buy signal has occurred.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

And indeed Thessicher thawed after his first alarm was past, and with Karhidish volatility became demonstrative and nostalgic, recalling old days and old acquaintances with Estraven beside the fire half the night.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin