Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 36 softening 29 hardline 27 demand 26 soften 25 weakening 22 gradual 21 moderate 21 softened 20 slowdown 18 moderation 18 unfavorable 18 stabilizing 18 softer 18 soft 17 slight 17 narrowing 17 slowing 17 growth 17 stabilization 16 sagging 16 deterioration 16 erosion 16 downward 15 contraction 15 weaken 15 cyclical 15 weakness 15 weak 15 declines 15 downturn 14 declining 14 weaker 14 broadening 14 weakened 14 decline 14 tepid 14 favorable 14 sharply 13 worsening 13 shrinking 13 economic downturn 12 reductions 12 reversal 12 faltering 12 strengthening 12 change 12 deteriorating 11 diminishing 11 decreases 11 reduction 11 eroding 11 unease 11 strong 11 slumping 11 decrease 11 sharp 10 drying 10 erode 9 robust 9 stabilize 9 intensifying 9 increases 9 bolstering 9 firmer 8 sluggish 8 cutbacks 8 buoyant 8 harsh 8 uptick 8 muted 7 tightening 7 slower 7 shift 7 shifting 7 revising 7 stronger 6 pullback 6 diminished 6 increase 6 increasing 5 rate hikes 5 changing 5 decreasing 5 deteriorate 5 ramping 5 easing 5 improvement 4 tougher 4 stabilized 4 rising 4 cautious 3 dampened 2 rise 2 loosen 2 resurgence 2 tighten 1 tighter 1 spike 0 increased 0 upswing 0 improving