tightening

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The predicted tightening of monetary policy comes as rising oil prices have stoked inflation in the bloc, with the eurozone’s economy contracting by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The knock on-effects "of higher energy prices on inflation should be limited, meaning that the ECB's tightening cycle will be short," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Three finals in three years, all lost, and each one tightening the knot of public expectation around him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It is lowering the leverage borrowers can build, tightening loan-to-value ratios and seeking stricter documentation in cases where it isn’t sure which firms would be winners or losers in the AI future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Please close your eyes,” he begs, his jaw tightening.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott