bellwether

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As an export-oriented economy with a small domestic market, Singapore is usually seen as a bellwether for international trade.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Snap and TikTok settled that case just prior to that trial, which was a bellwether case for similar lawsuits brought in state court.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But stock market impact won’t be lacking as the world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, announces earnings on Wednesday, and U.S. consumer bellwether, Walmart, reports results on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Insurer stocks jumped, with industry bellwether UnitedHealth Group UNH 0.75%increase; green up pointing triangle rising 9% in a single day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But take a sheep flock now—the bellwether is jest a nice gentle old castrate thet'll do jest whut the sheepherder wants.

From Assassin by Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin)