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speculative

[spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv /


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The latest measures to support the currency were announced hours after authorities issued fresh verbal warnings against volatility in the forex market, citing speculative activity in NDF products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Quantum computing remains a speculative investment, with Quantinuum and peers yet to broadly commercialize technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This does not mean that companies doing seedy, speculative things won’t be included in the S&P 500.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“Increased speculative activity, particularly through call-option buying in technology stocks, has also helped push single-stock volatility higher,” LPL’s Turnquist wrote in a recent note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

She had a happily speculative look on her face.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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