break even

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Karishma writes that the gap between the 10- and 2-year break-even rate was at negative 0.5408 percentage points, compared with negative 0.997 percentage points on March 20.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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

Meanwhile, Centene continues to forge ahead on its path to break-even for its Medicare Advantage business in 2027.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Kabra cited the five-year, five-year break-even inflation rate, which derives inflation expectations from trading in the market for U.S. government debt.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam