slowdown
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Economist Oliver Allen of Pantheon Macroeconomics cautioned that there could be a sharper slowdown ahead.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The U.S. economy may appear vibrant, based on headlines about the low unemployment rate, the slow pace of layoffs, an apparent slowdown in inflation and the stock market hitting record highs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Wholesale prices were flat in July and inflation pressures in the guts of the economy eased, adding to recent evidence of a slowdown in the rising cost of living.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
As firms face an exit slowdown and a yearslong fundraising slump, an unexpected wave of good PR has come in the form of paparazzi photos featuring high-profile pairings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
The packinghouse foremen made it quite clear that the prior day’s riot did not merit any discussion or work slowdown.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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The statistical results also identified a cluster of evolutionary slowdowns around 15 million years ago, which coincided with another major geological event.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Concerns about potential data center overcapacity and hyperscaler spending slowdowns temper Innio’s long-term growth prospects.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
If you are gaming or streaming, a VPN can hide your activity from your ISP, potentially avoiding network slowdowns.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Price gains for palm, soy, and sunflower oils—driven by seasonal supply slowdowns, tight export availability, and strong demand—more than offset a decline in rapeseed oil prices due to ample EU supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Solution: investment in machinery that moved slaughtered livestock from one place to the next, eliminating slowdowns.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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