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Analysts have been reducing their oil price forecasts for this year in recent weeks, with JPMorgan predicting that Brent will average $58 this year while the U.S. benchmark will average $54.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Lenders have been reducing rates on new fixed deals in expectation that UK interest rates will fall further.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

The Toronto-based retailer joins a list of companies that have been reducing their workforce over the past year as they battle higher interest rates as well as costs linked to labor and supply chain.

From Reuters • Nov. 9, 2023

But all the companies have been reducing their head count and making these teams smaller.

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2023

The cuts last week follow other companies that have been reducing their expenses amid this summer’s dual Hollywood strikes by film and TV writers and actors that have delayed or suspended many productions.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023