determinant

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The crucial determinant of market direction, however, is what Hartnett calls the Maginot Line of the 5% level on the 30-year U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Productivity, a crucial determinant of the economy’s long-term health, increased at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

“Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery confirms that the stand-alone platform era is ending, with scale becoming the primary determinant of competitiveness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

While the general market celebrates cheaper liquidity, the real determinant of the next wave of biotech leaders is the concentration of capital.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

Our comparison begins with food production, a major determinant of local population size and societal complexity—hence an ultimate factor behind the conquest.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond