pressures

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The final step compares the latest reading with its longer-term trend, aiming to capture when pressures from housing costs, consumer prices and the labor market become severe enough to matter for equity investors.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

"Disturbances or pressures in their original areas might push some individuals to explore further," she said, adding that the availability of food could also play a role.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Often the "policies" are suspiciously cheap, but many young drivers stretched by cost of living pressures are lured in, it added.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Moderating the price pressures, prices for travel tours were down 11% in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Lawrence’s approach to security pressures in the bomb program soon evolved under pressure and the omnipresence of security officials in his life.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik