slump

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But the show of strength doesn’t provide much guidance on how much blowback the labor market will experience from the Iran war and the subsequent energy shock and stock market slump.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The price of bitcoin and other tokens touched record highs this past fall, only to fall into a slump that has stretched into 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Consumer net-worth figures indicate equities account for more than 25% of total consumer assets, so a 5-10% equity slump is material,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The entire group is at least 10% off their 52-week closing highs, ranging from Apple’s 12% fall to Microsoft’s 32% tumble, and Meta’s 25% slump in between, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

We practiced the slump of the shoulders born of defeat, the shuffling gait of those who knew that there was no pleasant or agreeable end to their pilgrimage.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson