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Shearing

American  
[sheer-ing] / ˈʃɪər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. (Sir) George Albert, 1919–2011, English jazz pianist and composer.


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Neil Shearing, group chief economist at Capital Economics, thinks markets could be near a tipping point if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and supply conditions don’t improve soon.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“It’s a red flag. It’s another symptom of the vulnerabilities bubbling under the surface of advanced economies,” said Neil Shearing, chief economist at Capital Economics in London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

These vulnerabilities include weak private-sector demand and poor productivity growth, Shearing said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Neil Shearing, group chief economist at Capital Economics, said Trump's plans would have a limited impact on the global supply, and therefore price, of oil.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Bellaver seemed to have sent underlings elsewhere in the Happy Dream while he worked on Shearing.

From The Legion of Lazarus by Hamilton, Edmond

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