sensitive to
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Investment is highly sensitive to interest rates: When the Fed wants to slow the economy, it raises rates, dampening investment, growth, and inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The two-year Treasury yield, considered more sensitive to Fed policy, rose to 4.135% from 4.043% after the stronger-than-expected U.S. labor report, breaking the recent correlation between yields-dollar and oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Her remarks came as consumers remain sensitive to price increases, particularly for things like clothing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Each method is sensitive to different kinds of planets.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Addie: We’re going to make sure that their voices are heard and that the school administration is sensitive to their needs.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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