jitter
Example Sentences
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The moves are causing jitters at the ECB -- a stronger euro makes imports cheaper, potentially adding to downward pressure on inflation, at a time officials were already worried about too sharp a slowdown.
From Barron's
Precious metals continued their relentless climb as the jitters added to an already strong push to rotate into gold and silver.
Investors probably aren’t acting on inflation jitters in this instance, although as always the market’s motivations are hard to know precisely.
If they focus solely on the red card then they're missing the point - the Jambos, it must be obvious to all, are not getting the jitters.
From BBC
Second worst is brewer Constellation Brands, but it was acquired much more recently than that, and Berkshire doubled its stake last year on trade-war jitters.
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