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That group of stocks, seen as a barometer for the economy’s health, recently notched its best start to the year since 1991.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

In an alternate universe, the Sparks’ win over Chicago on Friday could have been a barometer to indicate whether general manager Raegan Pebley’s gamble to trade Rickea Jackson to the Sky paid off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

The main inflation barometer used to set U.S. interest rates rose topped 4% in May for the first time in three years — but price relief might be finally on the way for weary consumers.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

The 10-year yield, a key barometer for corporate and consumer borrowing costs, climbed to nearly 4.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

Kabuo, his radio on, checked his barometer; it still held steady despite talk of rough weather, cold squalls of sleet reported to the north, out of the Strait of Georgia.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Both are considered barometers for the economy’s health.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

A pair of major price barometers this week are expected to confirm what’s obvious to Americans every time they fill up their cars.

From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026

And special elections, while useful metrics, are far from perfect barometers of public opinion.

From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026

Copper and oil prices are considered barometers of global economic health.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025

Extra clothes, books, scientific instruments and specimens, chess sets, flags, lanterns, tools, sewing kits, lucky talismans, razors, barometers, combs, scissors, playing cards, dishes, silverware, photographs—each man added to the heap.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong