modestly
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Micron releases a stellar fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report but the stock trades modestly lower.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
On Tuesday, yields on short-term Treasury yields—which are particularly sensitive to the near-term outlook for Fed policy—fell modestly after New York Fed President John Williams said there was currently no “urgency” to raise rates again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Christian Eckerlin laughs modestly when asked if he feels he has contributed to Brighton's success.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
“We believe long-end investors will continue to demand healthy levels of term premium given elevated nominal GDP growth, large fiscal deficits, and the Fed’s willingness to tolerate inflation modestly above 2%,” McVey wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
“I had no idea,” Lady Constance said modestly.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
