period

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“A lot of labor-market adjustment was done in a very short period of time, and, as a result, there isn’t much left to be done,” he said.

From MarketWatch

It is likely, therefore, that January will be a defining period.

From BBC

Scientists believe similar environments on ancient Mars could have provided favorable conditions for life during periods when liquid water was present.

From Science Daily

A prolonged period of stagnant price action has raised worries of a “crypto winter” that could keep prices low in 2026.

From Barron's

That compares with a 6,472% gain for the S&P 500 over the same period with an annual average of around 10%.

From Barron's