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short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /


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Many chart watchers view the 50-DMA as short-term trend tracker, so closing below it suggests the trend is now down.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

However, Raman has criticized the plan, saying short-term rentals contribute to L.A.’s housing shortage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures rose as solid LNG feedgas flows and some short-term weather-driven demand limit end-of-season storage estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The bank levy currently charges 0.1% on outstanding short-term loans and 0.05% on longer-dated loans, although mortgages are excluded from the calculation.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

For some, providing short-term shelter at the church is not enough.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario


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