Softness

Slow growth, or stagnation, in a particular market or the wider economy.

Softness may persist

"It therefore seems unlikely that the world economy will slide into recession soon.

"This is the good news...

"Although the worst-case scenario of a major downturn seems far off, frustratingly, the current softness may persist for a while yet."

The Treasurer magazine, August 2019, p10 - Kallum Pickering, senior UK economist, Berenberg Bank.

See also

• Hard
• Recession
• Risk management
• Soft
• Soft currency