holding pattern
Example Sentences
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“Canadian retail sales continue a holding pattern as support from lower interest rates faces headwinds from trade uncertainty,” said Shelly Kaushik, senior economist at Bank of Montreal Capital Markets.
Mr. Biden spoke on a day of fresh violence in the region while Palestinians and Israelis were in something of a holding pattern after nearly two weeks of clashes and threats.
From Washington Times
They’ve been waiting for northerly winds to give them a boost south, Temple said, but September saw unusually warm southern winds that kept birds in a holding pattern here.
From Seattle Times
Foreign exchange markets have largely been in a holding pattern ahead of the Fed meeting, though the yen has continued to face pressure that early on Wednesday prompted a riposte from Japan's top financial diplomat.
From Reuters
China declined to cut rates, weighing on Chinese stocks, while currency trade was in a holding pattern.
From Reuters
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