windfall tax
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The suggestion by a Korean member of parliament last week of a windfall tax on chip manufacturers was enough to prompt a 5% drop in the Kospi in a matter of hours.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The concept of an AI windfall tax is a worry for markets, even if it’s just a nascent idea overseas.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Germany’s finance minister has proposed a windfall tax on energy companies, while New Zealand is giving around $120 a month to low- and middle-class families.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The increase in demand has pushed coal prices higher and even sparked talk of a windfall tax in coal-producing Indonesia, which reversed a decision taken last year to reduce production.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
They soared with the increase in global energy prices since 2021, pushing up profits, justifying the introduction of a windfall tax, and significantly increasing tax revenue.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024
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