recession
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The 2% target thus provides a cushion, especially in a recession.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Howe Institute think tank’s business-cycle council, the recognized arbiter of declaring a recession, said it was premature to describe the current downturn as such because it lacked depth and diffusion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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
The country was in the midst of a recession in the summer of 1980 and interest rates were close to 20 percent.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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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