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barometer

[buh-rom-i-ter] / bəˈrɒm ɪ tər /
NOUN
instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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Yet relying on that barometer alone might be an outdated approach.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The barometer of consumers’ willingness to buy also weakened, while Germans’ willingness to save declined slightly, though it remained at a high level, the survey showed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

As a highly volatile, liquidity-sensitive asset, Bitcoin tends to outperform when investors are willing to lean into risk, making its momentum a useful barometer for general market conditions.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

It will serve as a barometer of what will happen across the rest of the central belt.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Ralph’s work dipped and peaked with the barometer.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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