The phrase
"global downturn" refers to a significant decline or decrease in economic activity happening worldwide. It implies that various countries or regions are experiencing a slowdown, recession, or negative growth simultaneously.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«global»
«downturn»
Sentences with «global downturn»
- 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)
- Premier Li Keqiang's plan to have slower but better balanced growth has run into difficulties and Beijing's struggle to transform its economic model has prompted fears that the world's second - biggest economy could be the source of the next global downturn. (theguardian.com)
- For example, in 2008 they cut interest rates together in response to the deepening global downturn, and in 2011 they helped prevent runaway appreciation of the Japanese yen following a devastating earthquake. (businessinsider.com)
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