downbeat

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“That said, given our downbeat view on China’s construction sector, we are comfortable with our view that copper prices will end 2026 lower than their current level,” he added.

From Barron's

Retail sales have decelerated even as upper-income households keep spending, and some retailers like Home Depot have reported downbeat earnings and projections.

From The Wall Street Journal

In October, the company issued a downbeat outlook for this year, citing a hit from a slowdown in customers’ adapting its new products.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others including Home Depot and Target have recently delivered downbeat figures and projections that suggest shoppers have turned more cautious.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the film’s downbeat subject matter and its grim finale, watching “Rosemead” isn’t as wholly depressing as it may sound.

From Los Angeles Times