tighten

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While acknowledging that if global liquidity conditions tighten or the situation in the Persian Gulf deteriorates,there is a risk of a sell-off in emerging markets, JPMorgan insists it would be a buyer on any pullbacks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Switzerland's biggest bank UBS is currently at loggerheads with the government, which wants to tighten banking regulations following the implosion of Credit Suisse in 2023.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“We still expect MAS to tighten monetary policy further at the Oct 2026 MPS,” says Jester Koh.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

For supporters, the effort represents a long-promised attempt to tighten immigration controls and redefine American citizenship more narrowly.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

As we reviewed my videos, we talked about my tendency to overthink my performance, which made me tighten up.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles