in the doldrums
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The US order -- estimated at $6.1 billion according to media reports -- is a welcome boost for Finland, where unemployment is at a record high and the economy is in the doldrums.
From Barron's
Its economy in the doldrums, the 27-member EU is also pushing to ease exports of spirits and wines and strengthen intellectual property rules.
From Barron's
It's a horror scenario for European economies, which are already in the doldrums.
From BBC
The result: Strong exports helped power China’s economy to expectation-defying growth last year, even as the property market and consumer sentiment in the country remained in the doldrums.
"With economic growth also in the doldrums, and showing no sign of improvement in 2026, there will be a huge amount of pressure on the Bank of England to help stimulate some sort of economic activity," she added.
From Barron's
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