| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Economic depressions (10) | ||
| Economic downturns | ||
| Crises one's resolved in economically-challenging periods | The Times Cryptic | 18 Jan 2017 |
| Booms' opposites | ||
| Layoff causes | ||
| Economic slumps | ||
| Hard times | ||
| Junior versions of 18 Across | ||
| Temporary setbacks. |