barometer
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That group of stocks, seen as a barometer for the economy’s health, recently notched its best start to the year since 1991.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
In an alternate universe, the Sparks’ win over Chicago on Friday could have been a barometer to indicate whether general manager Raegan Pebley’s gamble to trade Rickea Jackson to the Sky paid off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
The main inflation barometer used to set U.S. interest rates rose topped 4% in May for the first time in three years — but price relief might be finally on the way for weary consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
The key barometer for borrowing costs across the economy inched lower to 4.450% from 4.462% Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
His situation was a little different: he was studying pressure in fluids in order to understand how the weight of air supports a column of mercury in a barometer.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Both are considered barometers for the economy’s health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Breach described High Streets as one of the most "visible barometers" of how a local economy is faring, saying where High Streets are performing badly voters expect intervention which requires more than cosmetic change.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
And besides that, with their hard-fought Final Four victories Friday over Texas and Connecticut, respectively, barometers for other programs that dream of ascending to such elite heights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
More recent employment barometers, meanwhile, suggest companies are not hiring many people.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025
Boyle was right, however, to claim that his results were very similar to those previously obtained in experiments with barometers.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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