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volatility

[vahl-uh-til-i-tee] / vɑl əˈtɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
evaporation
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NOUN
airiness
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NOUN
excitability
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“A constructive Q4 setup does not necessarily mean a clean start to October. Historically, October has often provided the volatility and the entry point before the stronger part of the year-end move.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

“The French debt selloff, the rise in volatility and, most importantly, the softening of interest rates all conspired to send the Swiss franc a lot higher.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

But the longer bonds do entail more volatility.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

U.S. junk bonds are getting badly bruised in September, with their high yields so far failing to provide enough cushion this month to withstand heightened market volatility without losses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

He was feared and admired for his fistfighting skills, drop-of-a-hat volatility, thundering bass voice, and daring.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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