slowdown

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If the stress continues for months, however, economists will start to worry about a slowdown, or even a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

That’s against a very challenging backdrop, most notably the Iran war, rising oil prices, and worries about an economic slowdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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