recession
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“But for now, economic and fundamental tailwinds will prevail. Multiple compression, not recession or an earnings collapse, is the bulls’ chief worry.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Manufacturers facing higher costs and shortages then cut production and jobs, feeding a cycle in which recession and inflation reinforce each other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Canada entered a technical recession earlier this year, after reporting two consecutive quarters of economic contraction.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Economists’ average estimated probability of a recession in the next 12 months fell to 25% from 33% in April, the lowest since the start of 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Tony had a GED and had built a successful trucking company in Las Vegas, but it hadn’t survived the recession.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Vocabulary lists containing recession
Western Europe - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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East Asia - High School
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