tightening

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The company warned its sales could be affected by rising gasoline prices and lower-income consumers further tightening their belts and eating out less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“For markets, the key question is how this move is framed: ‘one and done’ or the beginning of a tightening cycle,” says Julien Lafargue, chief market strategist at Barclays Private Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Stronger-than-expected labour market data reignited concerns that the Federal Reserve may be preparing to embark on a new tightening cycle," said SPI Asset Management's Stephen Innes.

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

Pushy as always, thought Fadi, tightening his hold on Mariam’s hand.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai