volatile
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Iron ore prices are volatile and the price outlook is heavily dependent on Chinese economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Global oil inventories continue to move toward historically tight levels, however, so gasoline and diesel prices are likely to remain volatile, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, in a market update.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
“Gilts have been extra volatile thanks to the domestic political situation in the U.K. on top of inflation worries,” said Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell, in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Asset swapping in irrevocable grantor trusts offers tax-saving opportunities, especially during volatile markets.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The telltale sonic boom indicated that the plane had pushed through the volatile transonic region into the state of smoother, all-supersonic flows.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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