cooldown
noun
cool·down
ˈkül-ˌdau̇n 
: the act or an instance of allowing physiological activity to return to normal gradually after strenuous exercise by engaging in less strenuous exercise
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Even a better-than-expected inflation report Tuesday failed to jolt investors, with major stock indexes little changed despite a cooldown in consumer prices.
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J.j. McCorvey, NBC news, 13 May 2025
Stocks rose further on Tuesday as new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a surprising cooldown in annual inflation ahead of the impact of Trump’s tariffs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
The Trump administration has touted its achievements in support of small business, citing a cooldown of inflation and robust job growth.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 May 2025
Block is expected to report revenue growth of about 4% to $6.2 billion, and earnings of 87 cents per share, according to LSEG,
Affirm reported a 30% increase in monthly active users in March, but tighter credit conditions and a broader economic cooldown may crimp near-term loan volume growth.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
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J.j. McCorvey, NBC news, 13 May 2025
Stocks rose further on Tuesday as new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a surprising cooldown in annual inflation ahead of the impact of Trump’s tariffs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
The Trump administration has touted its achievements in support of small business, citing a cooldown of inflation and robust job growth.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 May 2025
Block is expected to report revenue growth of about 4% to $6.2 billion, and earnings of 87 cents per share, according to LSEG,
Affirm reported a 30% increase in monthly active users in March, but tighter credit conditions and a broader economic cooldown may crimp near-term loan volume growth.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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