narrow changes
[ˈnæroʊ ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun phrase
mudanças estreitas; pequenas variações
1. Small, limited, or minor alterations or modifications to something
The stock market experienced narrow changes today, with prices fluctuating only slightly.
O mercado de ações experimentou mudanças estreitas hoje, com preços flutuando apenas ligeiramente.
2. Restricted or constrained adjustments within a limited scope or range
The policy allowed only narrow changes to the existing regulations.
A política permitiu apenas pequenas variações nas regulações existentes.
3. In financial markets, price movements that are confined to a tight range
Trading volumes were low due to narrow changes in commodity prices.
Os volumes de negociação foram baixos devido às pequenas variações nos preços das commodities.
This phrase is predominantly used in financial, business, and technical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's particularly common in stock market reports and economic news broadcasts. The concept reflects how market professionals and economists communicate about constrained market movements or policy adjustments.
NYC Slang
tight range; slim pickings (in context of market movement)
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