barometer
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The key barometer for borrowing costs across the economy inched lower to 4.450% from 4.462% Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
The 10-year yield, a key barometer for corporate and consumer borrowing costs, climbed to nearly 4.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Census is also set to release a significant economic barometer on Wednesday morning: May retail sales.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Bonds are an excellent barometer of broader investor sentiment and usually act as an early beacon for rougher seas ahead.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
The supply of hot dog buns, a key barometer of fan enthusiasm, was completely exhausted by early afternoon.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing barometer
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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