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pattern

[pat-ern, pat-n] / ˈpæt ərn, ˈpæt n /






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The key to this chart is what is known as a “pennant” consolidation pattern that has formed over the past few years, that suggests yields could be headed much higher for longer.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

And it wasn’t only about China—the same pattern showed up for questions about Russia and North Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Researchers later realized this pattern resembles the harmonics of a vibrating string.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

But Richard Carter, head of fixed interest research at Quilter Cheviot, said the outlook suggested a similar pattern of falling payroll number could continue "for some time".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He of course never put a foot wrong as they scampered in a perfect pattern, round and round the floor.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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