recession
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The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday the global economy was at risk of recession if the war continued and high energy prices persisted.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
If the blockage went on long enough, many countries could have entered a recession, which is never good for energy companies.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Citing these factors, Yardeni put the odds of recession at just 20%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
If GDP falls for two quarters in a row, that is known as a recession.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Later, as they discussed the price of the land, Edusco said, “Look, my brother. You won’t sell it at that price, nobody will buy. Ife esika ktta. The recession is biting everybody.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing recession
Western Europe - Introductory
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