retreat
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Nonetheless, the broader market tone remains positive heading into the Wednesday session, with Brent crude prices retreating firmly below the $100 mark, and last pegged at $95 a barrel, and stock futures powering higher.
From Barron's
“But, so far, there is no sign of such a retreat,” Higgins said.
From Barron's
High housing costs and mortgage have caused many house hunters to retreat, creating an imbalance of buyers and sellers.
Board of Education meeting that was scheduled as a “board retreat” to discuss an update to the district’s strategic plan.
From Los Angeles Times
Even with the sharp retreat from its record $5318.40 on Jan. 29, nearby March futures are still up 5.66% so far this year.
From Barron's
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