downside

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Oxford Economics' Houten, however, said the report "doesn't change our assessment that the downside risks to the labor market have increased" due to the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On the downside, the federal workforce continued to shrink, and financial services employment declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Uncertainty around the magnitude and duration of oil supply disruption means outcomes for risk assets have become increasingly asymmetrical. With potential downside rising significantly, we recommend turning defensive,” say the strategists.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

New research from The University of Texas at El Paso suggests that habit may come with an unexpected downside.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“I loved the concept of shorting a bond because your downside was limited,” he told me.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis