slowdown

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"The longer the conflict lasts and the more severe the disruption to shipping routes and energy and fertilizer supplies, the greater the risk of a significant growth slowdown across the continent."

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

That would make it harder to cut rates to cushion any slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The dramatic slowdown in traffic through the strait has led to skyrocketing global oil prices, which in turn has caused fuel prices to rise and led to fears of higher inflation around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A slowdown in PayPal’s branded checkout is at the core of the company’s biggest challenges, analysts and company executives said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The ripple of the slowdown thudded back through the cars to the tail of the train.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi