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Perkins

American  
[pur-kinz] / ˈpɜr kɪnz /

noun

  1. Frances, 1882–1965, U.S. sociologist: Secretary of Labor 1933–45.

  2. Maxwell (Evarts), 1884–1947, U.S. editor.


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She replaced Dame Mary, who left the show along with presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins after the move.

From BBC

Strategists like Dario Perkins of TS Lombard argue that markets remain positioned for a benign “soft landing,” even as the conditions for a more forceful reflation are quietly falling into place.

From Barron's

The result, Perkins argues, is that global growth may surprise to the upside just as policymakers step up support—raising the risk that demand begins to outstrip supply.

From Barron's

Investors may be underestimating the strength of the global economy in 2026, Perkins cautioned clients in a year-end note, pointing to increased fiscal and policy support in Europe, Japan, and China, where economies are already in better shape than many assume.

From Barron's

“This reflationary world should be bullish for risk assets,” Perkins says.

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