probability
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“The market is currently pricing in a roughly 50% probability of the next hike by the October meeting following this one,” the FX/rates strategist says in a research report.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Morningstar’s base-case scenario, which it assigns a 50% probability, assumes that SpaceX achieves a reusable Starship rocket and somewhat economical orbital data centers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Since 1945, Britain has had a 6% annual probability of entering recession, while the U.S. has had a 15% annual probability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The Ofqual chief warned pupils that the probability of getting caught cheating is high and can lead to "really severe sanctions".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
At higher levels of exposure, the probability of a worker later developing cancer begins to climb.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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