stimulate

Example Sentences

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The climb in energy prices is eroding a key pillar of support for U.S. shares—bets that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates more this year, lowering corporate borrowing costs and stimulating the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

All of which would stimulate demand for, yes, bonds.

From MarketWatch

In “Undertone,” all of the horror tropes are window dressing — elements to stimulate the eye while Tuason plays with the ear.

From Salon

High prices stimulate producers to find more supplies, and consumers to cut consumption.

From MarketWatch

Consumption would be stimulated and investors would have a reason to sell bonds and plow more funds into equities.

From The Wall Street Journal