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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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In interim results last month, EasyJet reported that bookings for summer flights had been lower than the same point last year because of uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Gains in tech-heavy markets drove investor optimism, despite uncertainty driven by US-Iran negotiations to end the war that has roiled global energy markets since February.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Treasury yields rose in Asian trade with more increases in the short and intermediate segments than in the long end as near-term uncertainty over the Middle East conflict continues to fuel inflationary expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

A look at options action shows some investors are already starting to hedge for the possibility of increased uncertainty as June progresses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Fear, uncertainty, and one-upmanship became key ingredients of this new approach to warfare.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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