Adding to those fears was the evident global downturn in manufacturing, the ongoing financial crisis in Europe, and the predictions of some that the US also would experience a return to recession, a «double dip.» (businessinsider.com)
Coupled with Puerto Rico's ongoing financial crisis, that means «difficult decisions» lie ahead in who gets prioritized for power and how much they'll have to pay for it. (vox.com)
«It is not happening as quickly as we wished because of the damage to our economy by the ongoing financial crisis. (politics.co.uk)