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recession

[ri-sesh-uhn] / rɪˈsɛʃ ən /


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If the blockage went on long enough, many countries could have entered a recession, which is never good for energy companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Economists’ forecasts from a WSJ survey on the outlook for growth, inflation, oil prices and recession risks following the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Earlier this week the International Monetary Fund warned that the war could plunge the global economy into recession, with the UK set to be the hardest hit of the world's advanced economies.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He sees that possible as fears over energy shortages and rate hikes could trigger “eventual negative growth shocks around the world,” potentially dragging major economies into recession.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

And my heart tightened as the first crowd swung imperturbably back to their looting with derisive cries, like sandpipers swinging around to glean the shore after a furious wave's recession.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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