uncertainty
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Meanwhile, the uncertainty index rose 3 points from April to 91, remaining well above its historical average of 68.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Rising Treasury yields, increased Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, and upcoming large IPOs are contributing to market uncertainty.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Some economists say the weakness could persist due to uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The uncertainty unleashed by the immigration raids threatened more than weekly sales.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Concern about the future was rooted not only in seasonal cycles of production, but also in the fundamental uncertainty of agriculture.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing uncertainty
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