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
“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
“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 ● Oct. 16, 2025
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
“The countercyclical capital buffer should be built up again early on,” Bundesbank Vice President Claudia Buch said in a statement.
From Reuters ● Nov. 25, 2021
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