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[reyt] / reɪt /








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JGB prices may also be weighed by rising crude oil prices that could increase inflationary pressures in Japan and lead to quicker pace of BOJ rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit stocks and oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“Based on our calculation, even if the inventory drawdown rate picks up to more than one million barrels a day, China’s commercial reserves alone are enough to sustain another six months,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Iran, AI spending, inflation, tariffs, the prospect of a Fed rate hike.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Water quickens the rate of decom—decomp—decay. So we need to hurry up.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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