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hike

[hahyk] / haɪk /




VERB
raise, increase
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That means that even if an ECB hike under conventional economics wouldn’t make too much of a dent to activity, the act of signaling will pack a punch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The writer, actor, podcaster and aspiring ‘Prince of Christmas’ does brunch, goes for a solo hike, orders Postmates and catches up on the ‘Real Housewives.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“If inflation stays higher than expected, that could force the Fed to hike rates,” said Eric Stein, chief investment officer for Voya Investment Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The ECB’s rate decision may signal future actions for the Federal Reserve, with traders seeing a 67% chance of a US hike.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When her request for use of the helicopter was denied, Brugman decided to drive back to the mountain with Driedger, determined to hike their way up to the glaciers and get more data.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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