run scared
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A diary of key Fed speakers on Friday may now be critical in calming the horses as markets have run scared at the "higher for longer" message, the real prospect of another hike this year and fewer cuts in 2024.
From Reuters
As we scour the world for new foes, let’s learn to right-size our adversaries and find a way to run fast but not run scared.
From Washington Post
“A good politician should run scared,” said Mr. Lentol, whose father and grandfather were also assemblymen.
From New York Times
“I do think he likes Josh. I’m not saying they hate each other. I’m saying last year, the relationship deteriorated as the Patriots offense struggled. The fact that Tom came out and denied it, that doesn’t bother me in the least. I’ve been doing this for a very long time, and if you run scared because you think the story you’re gonna put out there is gonna be denied, then, basically, you don’t belong in this business. So, I have thick skin.”
From Reuters
At Prime Minister's Questions, Liberal Democrat leader Ms Swinson told MPs that voters "deserve better than a choice between the two tired old parties", adding: "So will the prime minister commit today to take part in those three-way debates or is he going to run scared?"
From BBC
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