sluggish

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We've also seen some sluggish economic growth numbers at the end of last year, and increases in unemployment especially for younger workers.

From BBC

However, the company posted in January sluggish sales growth for the key holiday quarter, leading to caution among investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Speaking to a National Association for Business Economics conference, Goolsbee acknowledged that gloomy consumer surveys and sluggish hiring warrant some caution.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hopes were high going into 2026 for the start of a housing market turnaround after three straight years of sluggish sales.

From Barron's

Shares of U.S. packaging companies were among the market’s leading fallers on Monday as cardboard prices unexpectedly fell in response to sluggish demand.

From Barron's