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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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The news comes at a delicate time for Japanese monetary policy steering as officials assess the economy’s ability to absorb higher rates while the Iran crisis generates uncertainty about the trajectory for growth and inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It also follows unprecedented attacks from Iran, which has fired thousands of drones and missiles at Gulf targets including airports, casting the wealthy region into sudden economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“In a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, increasing regionalization, and rapid technological change, demand for transport and infrastructure solutions will continue to grow,” Chief Executive Martin Lundstedt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, the uncertainty index rose 3 points from April to 91, remaining well above its historical average of 68.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

There was a twinge of uncertainty in his voice, but he meant it.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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