elevated
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Rapid rises in business costs in recent years will likely keep inflation elevated ahead, policymakers said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
At a time when fewer people are buying homes because of record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates, a record 10% of first-time buyers offered all cash for homes between July 2025 and June 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Those levels point “to a potential contrarian opportunity given both names have outperformed in the periods following extremely elevated short interest,” says the bank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The central bank believes current monetary settings can support robust growth while keeping inflation manageable, despite geopolitical tensions and elevated global commodity prices, they note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Among them was the talented seamstress Gracy, who had nursed Sarah’s children and been elevated to a supervisor of other household members.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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