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Jefferies

British  
/ ˈdʒɛfrɪz /

noun

  1. Richard. 1848–87, British writer and naturalist, noted for his observation of English country life: his books include Bevis (1882) and collections of essays such as The Open Air (1885)

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Christopher Wood, global head of equities strategy at Jefferies, said it’s important to note that local currency bonds in emerging markets have continued to outperform those from the Group of Seven — the U.S.,

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

“However, this acquisition is expected to be a small drag to distribution growth in FY28 and likely FY29,” Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

As borrowing costs across multiple economies continue to hit multiyear highs, it could be time to turn to emerging-market debt, according to Jefferies.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Jefferies cuts its target price to Y3,800 from Y4,000 and maintains its buy rating.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

But whenever Mr. Jefferies talks about the trip, Russ starts opening his mouth really wide and tapping his pen on his desk, which makes everyone stare at him.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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