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History tells us that large and rapidly growing debt in major economies often foreshadows a financial crisis.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Viewed against such a prism, this foreshadows a period of sloppy price action or correction for the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

Analysts suggest imminent, further base rate cuts by the Bank of England appear unlikely, and uncertainty always foreshadows a Budget.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

The book foreshadows the fall of Leahy but does it gingerly and with grace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

“The assignment of the terrific P-51 Mustang plane to all of the Negro pilots foreshadows important missions and sweeps ahead for them as the war enters its decisive stage,” wrote the Norfolk Journal and Guide.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly