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What Starbucks tells us about the US economy | FT
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Nina posted on 2019/09/24Ever wonder what a coffee giant like Starbucks can tell us about the entire US economy? This video dives deep into their financial moves, like share buybacks and corporate debt, to reveal insights into consumer confidence and recession risks. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to market analysis and stock valuation along the way!
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struggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
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UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
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US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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US /ˈfrædʒəl, -ˌaɪl/
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UK /'frædʒaɪl/
- Adjective
- Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- Weak or delicate; easily damaged in health
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More attempt
US /əˈtɛmpt/
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UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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