deteriorate

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The U.S. stock market’s prospects continue to deteriorate, according to the gold-platinum ratio — a relatively obscure indicator with an impressive track record predicting the stock market’s 12-month return.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Some economists say economic conditions could deteriorate if the nations are still fighting in June or early July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The rise in oil price will likely deteriorate the terms of trade for many of the Asian economies,” Lui says.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In response, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ensure TSA agents are paid, an emergency measure aimed at stabilizing the workforce before conditions deteriorate further.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Newsome Park and the hundreds of neighborhoods like it around the country became increasingly volatile, desperate islands where housing, schooling, and every other state- supplied service were left to deteriorate.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly