barometer

Example Sentences

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Defense stocks have been treated as a geopolitical barometer.

From MarketWatch

However, the case for a pause was boosted by data showing Tokyo's inflation -- seen as a barometer for the country -- cooled last month.

From Barron's

A supportive stat for markets overall that he points to is the so-called January barometer.

From MarketWatch

Mish anticipates that new loan issuance will become “a key barometer” of AI disruption in credit.

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In the final stretch of Hollywood's awards season, the evening serves as a barometer for the Oscars, given that some of their voting members also have a voice in the Academy.

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