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In addition, there was an element of demand destruction, especially in Asia, where flights were canceled, rationing was imposed and import duties on oil were hiked, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Egg companies significantly hiked prices in 2022 and again in 2024 and 2025 after a severe supply shortage that the industry attributed to avian flu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

He hiked his price target to $2,000 from $1,500 in a note titled ‘New Era in Memory.’

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

However, JGB price gains could be capped by this morning’s release of the Summary of Opinions of the BOJ’s June meeting where it hiked rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

The rising sun painted the khaki hills red and pink as we hiked the dusty trail.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram