pressures

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A reopening would reduce inflation pressures, which, in turn, could give central banks more room to hold rates steady or revive rate-cut plans, especially in oil-importing economies, while also supporting household spending and corporate margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The show hopes to "shine a light" on Britain's struggling care system, which is facing severe financial pressures, staffing shortages and increasing closures.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

But outside of earnings season, investors must contend with worries about the Iran conflict, higher oil prices and the risk that renewed inflation pressures could complicate the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

I had been assigned by The New York Times to investigate the growing pressures within the Negro community.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey