The phrase "difficult environment" refers to a situation or place that presents challenges and obstacles, making it hard to succeed or thrive. Full definition
Their determination helps them pursue and succeed in hunting prey, even in difficult environments such as in caves. (puphow.com)
Last week brought yet another indication that 2014 is proving to be a very difficult environment for active stock selection strategies. (indexologyblog.com)
The current turmoil and unusual asset class correlation is making for a very difficult environment for value investors. (alephblog.com)