sluggishness

Germany, whose economic sluggishness has provoked ongoing debate about how to restore the economy to growth, expanded 0.2% in the first three months of the year after shrinking 0.5% at the end of last year.

Brain fog is a colloquial term that describes a state of mental sluggishness or lack of clarity and haziness that makes it difficult to concentrate, remember things and think clearly.

“The results also highlight the sluggishness of private consumption, reflecting a decline in purchasing power. Private consumption is likely to remain weak,” S&P Global Market Intelligence said in an analysis.

In a call with reporters, Mr Gallego said the airline group had seen little impact from the sluggishness in the UK economy, with consumer demand continuing "to be very strong, particularly in leisure".

He said the punishing schedule wasn’t to blame for the team’s lack of energy, despite the sluggishness that often comes from fatigue.