tighter
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“But historically speaking, today’s world of higher rates, greater geopolitical uncertainty and tighter labor markets, they may actually be closer to that long-run average,” Sedgwick noted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Barr has pushed for tighter supervision while Bowman, a former community banker and state bank commissioner, has advocated for a more hands-off approach.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
While higher-for-longer interest rates could bring greater market volatility and tighter liquidity conditions, she thinks the risks are more market-related than credit-driven.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
“Moreover, the rapidly increasing equity supply expected over the coming quarters, alongside potentially tighter monetary policy, could constrain equity multiples,” the strategists said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
My eyelids squeezed tighter as I tried to picture the avalanche of applause drowning out Tamika’s angry tirade.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
