break even

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the break-even rate could even be zero — or lower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Its guidance for this year was break-even or better, but that was before the conflict in the Middle East sent crude, and by extension jet-fuel prices, skyrocketing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 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

Consequently, Iran’s production costs are low, at $10 to $30 a barrel, compared with U.S. shale break-even prices of $60 to $70 per barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam