auction
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That’s because its funding is tied to an auction for a shrinking number of pollution allowances.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, investors may focus on the Japanese finance ministry’s auction today of about 600 billion yen of 30-year JGBs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
A $22 billion auction in 30-year bonds will follow on Thursday, ahead of next week’s Fed meeting, the first led by new Chairman Kevin Warsh.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Dr Lauren McIntyre, of the British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology, said auction sales such as the one that had been planned for Glasgow were unacceptable.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The people gathered around this glass jar all have auction paddles, and I realize that an auction is happening for it right now.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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