countercyclical

American  

[koun-ter-sahy-kli-kuhl, -sik-li-] / ˌkaʊn tərˈsaɪ klɪ kəl, -ˈsɪk lɪ- /

adjective

1. opposing the trend of a business or economic cycle; countervailing.

   a countercyclical monetary policy.

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Etymology

Origin of countercyclical

counter- + cyclical

Example Sentences

“They have a defensive bias and may work well in a slower economy where there’s more countercyclical forces,” Bartolini says.

From Barron's

However, the bank avoided making adjustments to its countercyclical buffer framework, which could have reduced the capital requirements further.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Companies should prioritize the balance sheet, as even though the buybacks provide a visible return on investment, downturns could cause disruptions and drive potential countercyclical opportunities for future growth,” analysts at RBC Capital Markets said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Aghion and Howitt lay out seven ingredients that enable the innovation flywheel: a balanced competition, patent protection that doesn’t go too far, support for higher education, finance innovation, countercyclical fiscal policy, open trade, and productive bankruptcy laws that efficiently reallocate capital and labor.

From Barron's

"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