tightening

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“During that tumultuous period, we continued purchases in order to avoid a sharp, unwelcome tightening of financial conditions at a time when the economy still appeared to be highly vulnerable,” Powell said.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

On the day the Nasdaq Composite peaked above 5000 points, one strategist cautioned that Fed tightening eventually would end the party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In the latest sign of a tightening supply bottleneck that has sent memory prices skyrocketing, customers are offering to foot the bill for greater production capacity.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“Fuel supplies are tightening and congestion is up at fueling hubs,” Hacegaba said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

From the corner of my eye, I could see Mrs. Kuen clasp her hands, her grip tightening as I played.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu