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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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Indonesian assets have experienced a sharp selloff recently, driven by a loss of investor confidence and concerns about domestic policymaking and external uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The AI revolution is bringing change and uncertainty, but also historic opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Rising Treasury yields, increased Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, and upcoming large IPOs are contributing to market uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The uncertainty unleashed by the immigration raids threatened more than weekly sales.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

After school, Shandall Norwood catches me teetering with uncertainty near the tennis courts.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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