downturn
noun
down·turn
ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity
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The downturn, even if mostly at the bottom end of the market, has eased the scramble for grapes.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
And as IndieWire reported last week, NY Governor Kathy Hochul’s new tax incentive has made NYC competitive once again, leading to a sharp increase in the volume of NYC film and productions in 2026 after a nearly six-year downturn.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Hermès keeps its famous leather goods intentionally hard to find, which protects the brand from economic downturns and keeps profit margins incredibly high.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Some economists cautioned, however, that Chinese consumers have remained cautious after a years-long property sector downturn and domestic demand is still sluggish.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
And as IndieWire reported last week, NY Governor Kathy Hochul’s new tax incentive has made NYC competitive once again, leading to a sharp increase in the volume of NYC film and productions in 2026 after a nearly six-year downturn.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Hermès keeps its famous leather goods intentionally hard to find, which protects the brand from economic downturns and keeps profit margins incredibly high.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Some economists cautioned, however, that Chinese consumers have remained cautious after a years-long property sector downturn and domestic demand is still sluggish.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downturn. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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