cyclical
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“This is a structural shift rather than a cyclical one: As AI commoditizes the low end, the scarcity of premium live only sharpens,” the analysts said.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
The shift in how contracts are priced is a game changer for the industry, which has historically seen volatile price movements lead the way to cyclical downturns.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Both industries can be cyclical, but the ups and downs are typically less severe on the commercial side.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
TD Cowen analysts suggest the recent decline in alcohol consumption is a cyclical reset, not a permanent shift.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
I had been educated in the rhythms of the mountain, rhythms in which change was never fundamental, only cyclical.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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