risk aversion
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Deputy CEO Giulio Terzariol says the continent benefits from structural risk aversion and strict capital buffers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Until damage can be measured and reasonably assessed, risk aversion should prevail in financial markets.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Falls are limited as a drop in U.S. tech stocks stoked risk aversion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
“A decisive break below this trendline would not only point to continued staples leadership but may also signal a broader shift toward rising risk aversion among investors,” he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
There are many biological influences of psychological traits such as cognitive ability, conscientiousness, impulsivity, and risk aversion.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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