volatility

American  

[vahl-uh-til-i-tee] / vɑl əˈtɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the state or quality of being volatile.

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Example Sentences

In recent days, Chinese authorities have been walking a tightrope in managing the yuan amid rising global volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal

Institutional buyers currently hold the upper hand, using their deep due diligence skills to identify high-quality holdings that can be hidden by broader market volatility, the person added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Babin has at times shrunk positions and tightened her risk threshold in response to volatility, racing to understand fast-changing freight costs and insurance premiums.

From The Wall Street Journal

While volatility is likely to persist, the recent shift in momentum has prompted some investors to consider whether Chinese stocks may be entering the early stages of a turnaround.

From Barron's

The coming weeks will be full of volatility, with dips, pops, and more dips in the stocks.

From Barron's

Related Words

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