tighten

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Elevated inflation in the country is likely to strengthen the case for the central bank to tighten monetary policy at its rate-setting meeting later this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

“Geopolitical tension should drive safe-haven buying, but when it spikes oil, it stokes inflation, which pushes the Fed to tighten — and that’s gold’s kryptonite,” he said, referring to gold’s weakness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

California and Los Angeles County are considering whether to tighten regulations or ban the compounds altogether.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

CEO Julie Sweet told analysts the Iran conflict had interrupted business in the region and caused ripple effects beyond it, as the war prompted corporate clients to tighten discretionary spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

At last, using his teeth to tighten the knots, he managed it.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver