contraction

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It takes a lot to push a large, diversified economy into a period of outright contraction that spreads across sectors and involves net employment losses.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite the pullback, the index stretched its run above the 50 mark separating expansion from contraction to more than three years, as firms reported increases in both activity and new business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s down sharply from $86.8 billion a year ago, but certainly not a contraction.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

An economic contraction is lousy for investors in almost any stock, but particularly small-caps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I can see it in every eyelash, every contraction of her pupil.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson