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Shearing

American  
[sheer-ing] / ˈʃɪər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. (Sir) George Albert, 1919–2011, English jazz pianist and composer.


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Neil Shearing, group chief economist for Capital Economics, said it remained to be seen whether the latest deal "represents a fragile truce or a durable settlement".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Neil Shearing, group chief economist at Capital Economics, thinks markets could be near a tipping point if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and supply conditions don’t improve soon.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

If oil prices go to $100 a barrel for a sustained period, the increase to headline inflation might be a more meaningful 0.7 percentage point, said Neil Shearing, chief economist at Capital Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

For now, however, no credible alternatives—including China’s currency—exist, Shearing writes, meaning the dollar is unlikely to be dislodged in the near term.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Hyrst vaulted the rail onto the stage and dragged Shearing away from the magnet.

From The Legion of Lazarus by Hamilton, Edmond

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