downward

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CDs can be a good choice for conservative money management, but interest rates are trending downward — you can currently find rates of up to 4.2%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

As recently as a few weeks ago, the path looked firmly downward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Several participants said further downward adjustments to rates would likely be appropriate if inflation declines in line with their expectations.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Gold futures resumed their downward momentum after briefly pausing to climb over $4,500 a troy ounce Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He sat up on his tail end, as stiff as a broom handle, with his small front paws bent downward.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls