We all know that the economy remained sluggish in Q4, so earnings will not be great. (oldprof.typepad.com)
But, while risk aversion and volatility were falling and asset prices were rising, economic growth remained sluggish throughout the world. (economywatch.com)
Additionally, the investment in and proliferation of energy - saving appliances — which have higher initial costs to consumers — may remain sluggish in the absence of strong economic growth. (metaefficient.com)