short-term

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But higher short-term rates—if bondholders are convinced they mean that the Fed is moving aggressively to crimp inflation—could result in lower long-term rates, which the bond market would welcome.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But state and local officials believe the facility will be used for short-term detention of up to 150 people at a time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The government says the aim of these new measures is to encourage full road resurfacing rather than short-term patching.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A stronger-than-expected jobs report last week also boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve might raise short-term interest rates, which would likely translate into higher mortgage rates and could slow any housing market momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Maya polities were not large enough to maintain standing armies; instead both Kaan and Oxwitza’ mustered short-term militiamen to fight wars.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann