tighten

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Right now, the market appears “comfortable watching balances tighten gradually without aggressively repricing crude higher, because there remains a broad belief that the strait will reopen before true tank bottoms become visible,” Babin said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Meanwhile, investors are also monitoring the expiry of a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil cargoes through May 16, which could further tighten supply conditions, according to market watchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Warsh may shrink the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet to tighten financial conditions without adjusting interest rates.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The company is working to sign bigger clients and has taken steps to tighten its belt, including cutting staff and using AI to improve efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A swath of red flushes Ethan’s face beneath his eyes and his hands tighten on the steering wheel.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson