higher

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Sustained higher inflation could push rates up, but the weakness of the UK's jobs market and sluggish economic growth in general means this is by no means certain.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“When airlines can pass through higher fuel costs without sacrificing traffic, it supports revenue growth and positions well-managed carriers to expand margins and profitability,” he adds.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Fruit and vegetable prices are 6% higher than they were last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Prices charged by American producers continued to charge higher in May, the Labor Department said Thursday, marking another month of elevated wholesale inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The stack of mail and paperwork in the “IN” tray is again much higher than the stack in the “OUT” tray.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam