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recession

[ri-sesh-uhn] / rɪˈsɛʃ ən /


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That in turn was viewed as likely to trigger a global recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The 2% target thus provides a cushion, especially in a recession.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Hiring has accelerated this year after the economy lost jobs in the second half of 2025, a rarity when the U.S. is not in recession.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 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




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