volatility
Americannoun
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“However, volatility in external demand and the ongoing contraction in employment remain factors that warrant attention for the sector,” said Yao Yu, founder of RatingDog.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Its beta, a measure of volatility, is 0.87, slightly lower than the average for its Morningstar category, at 0.91.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The fog of war has stoked a massive surge in the market’s so-called “fear gauge,” the Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, over the past two months, taking it to levels normally associated with extreme volatility.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Additionally, Goldman Sachs predicts that central bank demand will remain a fundamental pillar of support, averaging about 60 metric tons monthly, once price volatility dissipates.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
While a baby Feral might have caused inconvenience, a baby Ruby had had a more dangerous effect, compounded by the volatility of her nature.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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