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Slowing population growth also would affect the labor market—a shift that could appear striking because it comes after a sizable uptick in 2024.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Slowing growth, weakening employment and contained inflation already argue for easier policy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

Slowing down looks mundane in practice: giving eggs and butter time to lose their chill before baking; letting meat rest instead of slicing into it triumphantly too soon.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Slowing population growth thanks to government curbs on temporary immigration numbers also is likely to weigh on economic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Slowing the motor, I steered my skiff up close to shore so Tilly could hop out in the shallow water.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings