slump
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The eurozone recorded an unexpected contraction in the first three months of 2026 due to a steep slump in Ireland's economic figures, according to revised data issued on Friday.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Berkshire’s home-builder deal is a sign that a prominent investor thinks the housing slump will eventually pass—and it wants to be positioned to take advantage of any market turn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The world’s first, and still the largest, cryptocurrency slipped below the $72,000 dollar mark on Monday, extending its one-month slump to around 6.7%.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Those who ultimately fell into a midcareer slump averaged 30% wage growth in their first 10 years of work, compared with 71% for those who kept progressing, according to the study.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
I slump into the chair and take a few deep breaths before straightening and throwing my shoulders back.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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