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cautious

[kaw-shuhs] / ˈkɔ ʃəs /


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This year, the influential retail cohort is taking a much more cautious approach as the war in Iran upends markets around the world.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Departing BOK Gov. Rhee Chang-yong is likely to maintain a cautious stance rather than offer clear guidance at his final rate-setting meeting on April 10, said Morgan Stanley economist Kathleen Oh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

One area she is particularly cautious about is debt issued by tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Oracle to build data centers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The price of Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies jumped Wednesday but the rebound was less enthusiastic than that of other risk assets as investors remained cautious over digital assets’ role in the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Instincts tell her to be cautious of them.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers