recession
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The 2% target thus provides a cushion, especially in a recession.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Saxo doesn’t see a full combination of recession stress, disorderly yields and a broad earnings collapse, which are classic ingredients of a deeper bear-market signal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Since 1945, Britain has had a 6% annual probability of entering recession, while the U.S. has had a 15% annual probability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Many countries would risk falling into recession, he noted, and a drop in investment spending -- "including in energy-intensive AI" -- would likely push up unemployment.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Later, as they discussed the price of the land, Edusco said, “Look, my brother. You won’t sell it at that price, nobody will buy. Ife esika ktta. The recession is biting everybody.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing recession
Western Europe - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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East Asia - High School
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