This is equivalent to a total drop in output, relative to potential, of 7%.

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On the afternoon of May 6, as the U.S. stock market went cliff-diving to the tune of a nearly 1, 000 point drop for the Dow Jones industrial average, rumors flew as to the potential cause of the meltdown.

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The third potential positive implication of significant ESI drop could be felt through an increase in the demand for portability of plans.

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Even if Edwards is willing to join the ticket, he's just one of many potential vice presidential candidates, including some other drop-outs from the Democratic presidential race, including retired Gen.

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The trader profits on the short stock if shares drop, while the long calls hedge potential bullish movement in the price of the underlying through expiration in March.

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He foresees the potential of shareholder lawsuits against the company and of a sharp drop in the value of its stock.

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Workers drop in to discuss what they are doing, which helps relieve the stress and potential loneliness of working from home.

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Earlier this year, staff at the Federal Reserve also marked down their estimate of the country's potential GDP and the output gap in response to the surprisingly steep drop in unemployment.

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Interpret that how you will, but my understanding is that this means sports like cycling, rowing and sailing, with their recognised medal potential, would be preserved at the expense of funding for less successful sports should funding levels drop further.

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