While exports are reasonably robust, domestic consumption remains 【moribund】 —a sign of the country’s common anxiety about the future.

If that happens, the 【backlash】 from Mr. Obama’s supporters could be fearful.

To 【move】 the Japanese government, Washington must move an entire nation.

Even during 【buoyant】 economic growth, unemployment remains as high as 10%.

The consumers welcomed the 【slash】 in meat prices.

In 1991, for the second year 【in a row】, the economies of low-income and middle-income countries virtually stagnated.

Small manufacturers serving 【niche markets】 and wealthy customers are proving recession proof.

You can also 【segment】 your targets by size of business based on number of employees or total sales.

Falling sales in Thailand were 【offset】 by good returns in other markets.

The new trade agreement has 【facilitated】 economic growth.