lag

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“Pricing across consumer products tends to adjust with a lag, reflecting hedging practices and inventory cycles,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy with Saxo Bank, in a note published this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“You really don’t have the impact of jet lag because you’re purely running on adrenaline,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Though munitions are being deployed at a rapid pace, due to long lead-in times for procurement and production, there is a lag until any increased demand can be met.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Certain stocks are good bets to lag the market in the coming months, according to a new study, regardless of what the market does.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

I knew there would be a long lag because of the distance between Earth and Mars, but it is hard to wait.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga