countercyclical
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of countercyclical
Example Sentences
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They don’t perform in the same way; gold, for starters, is seen as a countercyclical asset.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 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
Since the recommendation was issued on Dec. 2, Germany’s financial watchdog BaFin introduced a countercyclical buffer of 0.75% and said a supplemental 2% cushion would be set for residential mortgages.
From Reuters • Feb. 11, 2022
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