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economic uncertainty

[/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk ʌnˈsɜrtnti/]
nounfemininepl: economic uncertainties / incertezas econômicas
incerteza econômica
1. A state of doubt or lack of confidence regarding economic conditions, future market performance, or financial outcomes
Economic uncertainty has led many investors to adopt a more conservative strategy.
A incerteza econômica levou muitos investidores a adotar uma estratégia mais conservadora.
2. The inability to predict or forecast economic trends, inflation rates, employment levels, or GDP growth
The trade war created significant economic uncertainty in the region.
A guerra comercial criou uma incerteza econômica significativa na região.
Synonyms
financial uncertaintymarket uncertaintyeconomic instabilityunpredictabilityeconomic volatility
Antonyms
economic stabilityeconomic certaintyfinancial securityeconomic predictability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incerteza econômica
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
incerteza econômica / instabilidade econômica
Business and financial sector commonly uses both terms
Rio de Janeiro
incerteza econômica
Standard usage in media and government discourse
Portugal
incerteza económica
Uses 'económica' spelling; commonly used in economic policy discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding out economic uncertainty
weathering economic uncertainty
in times of economic uncertainty
economic uncertainty looms
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