countercyclical
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of countercyclical
Example Sentences
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She advances the argument that previously demand for U.S. government debt was countercyclical and bolstered the dollar in times of recession or risk asset turbulence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Demand for that degree tends to be countercyclical, which means when the job market is good, people would rather stay in it and make money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
“They have a defensive bias and may work well in a slower economy where there’s more countercyclical forces,” Bartolini says.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
"Prudent monetary policy should be precise and forceful, with greater emphasis on cross-cyclical and countercyclical adjustments, enriching the monetary policy toolbox," the bank said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 27, 2023
By generating jobs in construction, public housing development acts as a countercyclical stimulus measure, boosting employment in a critical sector with significant multiplier effects across the entire economy.
From Slate ● May 22, 2023
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