break even

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He believes recent data showing weak job growth and a lower break-even employment rate will have a longer-term negative impact on demand for new homes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Defensive staples stocks have done better amid the Iran War, but they’re basically break-even over the past year, with companies like General Mills and Kraft Heinz down over the past one- and five-year periods.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

On Thursday, the five-year break-even rate, which reflects expectations for average inflation over the next five years, rose 5 basis points to 2.58%, according to FactSet.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Margins were negative in 2025 and are expected to be slightly below break-even this year, London said.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“Perhaps there’s a break-even point for all propellants.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam