purchases
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The fall in sentiment for October was driven mainly by worsening consumer expectations for the U.K. economy in the coming year, as well as a slump in intentions to make major purchases, according to GfK.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The purchases could support the bond market ahead of the policy meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Chip-equipment companies are closely watched by technology-sector investors because corporate purchases of semiconductor equipment can be seen as a gauge of demand.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
"There's nothing wrong with it. I'd feel awkward sitting there if I didn't make a purchase. I'd rather leave the seats for those who made purchases and need the seats," another Weibo user commented.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
I rolled down my window and said, “Didn’t Josephine the banker tell us not to make any purchases for six months?”
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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