inversely

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“As Iran tensions increase, oil prices are increasing, and the stock market is still inversely correlated to oil prices,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Their experiments revealed a consistent pattern: the height at which drainage begins is inversely related to the liquid content of the foam, regardless of the type of surfactant or the size of the bubbles.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The simultaneous gain in prices of crude and Asian stocks is notable, as the two have been mostly moving inversely since the war began due to the region’s heavy exposure to Middle East energy disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The prospect of higher inflation and interest rates is hurting European government bonds, where prices move inversely to yields.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

The force declines inversely as the square of distance.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan