creeping

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Expectations might be creeping up amid persistent geopolitical turmoil and fighting in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“The dollar is creeping higher again and bond yields are holding steady—neither of which typically helps gold,” the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"There is a degree of scepticism, or even downright cynicism, creeping in at the edges," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The longer it takes for the crucial maritime waterway to be fully open, the greater the risk of oil prices creeping higher, said Zahir.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Molly set aside her bagel and—trying to ignore the creeping hunger that no bagel could ever satisfy—began to record on her phone.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny