softening
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Nike falls after Bank of America downgrades the stock on concerns about innovation, wholesale revenues, and softening demand.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Regarding FY guidance, although the company already adjusted its forecasts alongside Q2 results, we expect a further softening in light of recent developments.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Elevated mortgage rates, softening labor market conditions, tariff-driven construction-cost pressures, higher energy prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty are collectively weighing on housing activity — spanning construction, sales, affordability and mortgage performance,” the ratings agency said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Likewise, movement from strong disagreement towards ordinary disagreement may signal a softening of attitudes even when overall disagreement remains high.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
He was only vaguely aware of the leaves and branches twisting around him, softening and widening to let him lie back.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
