contraction
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The contraction was driven by a steep reduction in temporary residents, exacerbating ongoing demographic aging.
Stiglitz said that even before the war, the US economy was "close to stagflation," a dangerous combination of inflation and economic contraction.
From Barron's
A simulation of such an event showed global GDP down 0.7% at the end of 2026, with mild contractions in the Eurozone, the UK and Japan “while the U.S. nears a temporary standstill.”
Bonta outlined various concerns, including a continued contraction of Hollywood’s labor market, the consolidation of streaming services — Paramount+, HBO Max, Pluto and Discovery+ — and potentially higher prices and lower wages.
From Los Angeles Times
Morgan Stanley’s fund acknowledged the industry’s wobbles over the last year, pointing to a “contraction in asset yields, uncertainty surrounding the recovery in M&A and speculation on credit deterioration.”
From Barron's
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