downturn
noun
down·turn
ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity
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Warsh, like many economists, thinks the financial markets have become too dependent on Fed guidance, and that such direction is more effective in financial crises or economic downturns.
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 20 June 2026
The latest war of words marks a dramatic downturn in relations between the two right-wing leaders.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 19 June 2026
The focus is on whether capital and disclosure keep pace with evolving risks in this market, which remains untested by a severe downturn.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
But amid a production downturn in Los Angeles that has devastated the industry, the boom in visitors for the two Obsession locations is a bright spot in a dark time.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 20 June 2026
The latest war of words marks a dramatic downturn in relations between the two right-wing leaders.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 19 June 2026
The focus is on whether capital and disclosure keep pace with evolving risks in this market, which remains untested by a severe downturn.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
But amid a production downturn in Los Angeles that has devastated the industry, the boom in visitors for the two Obsession locations is a bright spot in a dark time.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downturn. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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