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FY

1 American  
  1. fiscal year.


-fy 2 American  
  1. a verbal suffix meaning “to make,” “cause to be,” “render” (simplify; beautify ); “to become,” “be made” (liquefy ). The suffix was introduced into English in loan words from Old French (deify ), but is also used in the formation of new words, usually on a Latin root (reify ).


-fy British  

suffix

  1. to make or become

    beautify

    simplify

    liquefy

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Etymology

Origin of -fy

< Old French -fier ≪ Latin -ficāre to do, make

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Northern Star expects to produce 1.60 million-1.70 million oz of gold in FY 2026, down from an earlier goal of 1.70 million-1.85 million oz.

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That is down from earlier guidance of 1.70 million-1.85 million oz for FY 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its sustained loan growth, operating leverage and moderating credit costs underpin a clear earnings trajectory for the bank over FY 2026-2028.

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China’s regulatory environment is also likely to remain favorable in FY 2026, while the government’s campaign to curb price wars could also help support bond yields, the analyst adds in a note.

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Northern Star now expects to produce 1.60 million-1.70 million oz of gold in FY 2026, down from an earlier goal of 1.70 million-1.85 million oz.

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