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Despite Monday's disappointing reading, Dirk Schumacher, chief economist at German public lender KfW, noted that corporate expectations had trended up over the course of the year.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

Since September the Fed has lowered borrowing costs at three straight meetings as inflation had trended down from previous highs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

The so-called continuing claims, a proxy for hiring, had trended higher since early October.

From Reuters • Dec. 22, 2022

The number had trended steadily downward until recently, hitting a low of 542 earlier this month before starting to climb again.

From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2020

She threw a glance at the gentleman, which let him know that she now comprehended his gloves, and why their stroll had trended toward Carewe Street.

From The Two Vanrevels by Tarkington, Booth