downturn

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The town in Ceredigion is dominated by small, independent businesses - with shops, cafes and restaurants saying increasing operational costs and a downturn in footfall are making it harder than ever for them.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

That could have consequences down the road, since selling during a downturn can mean missing out on a recovery.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Morgan Stanley isn’t worried about that potential downturn given the state of data-center spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The model hasn’t been tested in a prolonged market downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The prediction that the end of the war would send Hampton Roads into an economic downturn proved incorrect.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly