relative

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That relative stability may give people the confidence to take time over buying and selling - although local housing markets often have their own dynamics.

From BBC

Entitled “Convenience Lost,” the study focused on Treasurys’ so-called convenience yield, which refers to their yield advantage relative to the presumed risk-free rate.

From MarketWatch

However, market moves have been contained relative to some more extreme forecasts that oil could fetch up to $100 per barrel.

From MarketWatch

Scientists have uncovered tiny new fossils of Purgatorius, the earliest known relative of all primates, including humans, in a more southern part of North America than ever before.

From Science Daily

In a previous letter, I detailed how a relative gave their lawyer full financial and healthcare power of attorney.

From MarketWatch