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“Frequent and strongly worded verbal interventions by the White House have unnerved futures-market participants,” said Johnston in a Thursday Substack newsletter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that fighting “could be six, it could be eight” weeks long, which may have unnerved oil traders about the length of the war.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

This might have unnerved some investors who remained concerned about an uncertain outlook into the end of the year, Brooks said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Daniel Ek’s investments in AI dronemaker Helsing have unnerved artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Within his own Cabinet there was dissension that would have unnerved a less steady man.

From The New Nation by Dodd, William E.