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forecast

[fawr-kast, -kahst, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˈfoʊr- /




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The consumer-price index for May, due out Wednesday morning, is forecast to increase a sharp 0.5%, almost three times the typical monthly increase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The government recently halved its 2026 growth forecast and is now expecting an expansion of just 0.5 percent.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The trade association slashed its net profit forecast for global airlines to $23 billion, from a previous estimate of $41 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The ski-resort operator said Monday it now expects net income of $128 million to $162 million for its current fiscal year, down from a prior forecast of $144 million to $190 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

When the broadcaster came back on, it was with a grim forecast of whatever was left of Wall Street.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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