The bad economic news has 'stirred' anxiety among investors. [=has caused investors to worry]
“Not a creature was 'stirring'” <aq>Clement Moore, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” (1822)</aq>
His comments certainly 'stirred things up'. [=caused a lot of excitement, anger, etc.]
(..) Fúsi, my man. - What are you up to tonight? - You know, the usual. You wild bastard. Are we talking some heavy duty shit to stir things up a bit? Yes, please. Hit me, baby. Your wish is my command. A special treat for you and your work mates. (..)2015 Virgin Mountain