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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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"So anything perceived to be negative for equities, from higher inflation to even the potential for rate hikes, will knock the market off its footing after a historic run."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Trying to take the positives out of a negative situation."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That contrasts with ether, where funding is negative — suggesting short sellers are willing to pay to maintain bearish positions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

According to data from CoinGlass, $91.4 million was the net outflow clocked in Monday’s trading—less than the $300M-$500M daily outflows seen in recent weeks but continuing the negative trend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“And consider this possibility: Is believing you’re selfish one of your automatic negative thoughts?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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