short-term

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The lesson here is how difficult it is to time the market’s short-term gyrations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

In the absence of alternatives, it is better for poor people to have access to loans to bridge short-term cash crunches, such as a medical bill or the months from planting to harvest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The researchers also discovered that short-term heat waves can dramatically reduce the snow cover that protects glaciers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

“We’re seeing home buyers look past the short-term rate fluctuations and actively enter the market, signaling renewed confidence in homeownership opportunities.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Early losses condition you to believe that short-term plans are always smarter.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore