downturn

Example Sentences

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But if yields are falling because of worsening expectations for the economy or job market, things change because such a “flight-to-safety” trade would likely be accompanied by a downturn in stocks and other assets.

From MarketWatch

His major mistake—failing to understand how vulnerable the financial system was to a housing downturn—became apparent only after he had turned the keys over to Ben Bernanke.

From Barron's

These safe-haven investments often offer low volatility and could help protect investors from market downturns, but they generally lag during bull markets.

From MarketWatch

Software stocks continue to lead the downturn and have acted as the lynchpin for AI-related angst in the broader market.

From Barron's

Employers could respond with AI-driven job cuts they were contemplating anyway, deepening the downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal