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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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A report that Meta is planning to sell excess compute raised doubt around hyperscalers’ spending plans, causing weakness in Asian chip makers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

“However, gold’s weakness highlights the extent to which markets have shifted their focus from safe-haven demand toward the implications of higher interest rates and tighter financial conditions.”

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

While this weakness could go on for a bit, Freedom Capital chief market strategist Jay Woods said it won’t last long.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Japan has struggled to stem the yen’s persistent weakness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Even in her weakness, she would be mentally stronger, she would show him no fear.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich




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