sluggish

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Looking at factors outside of the jobs report, it’s apparent that things will be sluggish, and are likely to slow even further.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Morgan Stanley analysts laid out a dour future for the industry in a report Thursday, saying they expect loan defaults to increase, fundraising to be sluggish and returns to disappoint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The combination of sluggish international segment growth coupled with the highest valuation in the software-as-a-service space leads Benchmark to remain sidelined for now.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Investors are now scrutinizing the strength of a U.S. economy that has proved resilient despite a sluggish job market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Red ripples dimpled the water, and the odor of cooking fires stirred on the sluggish morning breeze.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer