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CYCLICAL INDUSTRY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cyclical industry
1, record 1, English, cyclical%20industry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cyclical industry is one in which earnings are particularly sensitive to the business cycle. 2, record 1, English, - cyclical%20industry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of cyclical industries include: steel, forest products, cement, automobiles, household appliances, and heavy equipment. 2, record 1, English, - cyclical%20industry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- industrie cyclique
1, record 1, French, industrie%20cyclique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les industries cycliques sont celles dont les bénéfices sont particulièrement sensibles aux fluctuations de l'activité économique. 2, record 1, French, - industrie%20cyclique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On classe notamment parmi les industries cycliques l'acier, les produits forestiers, le ciment, l'automobile, les appareils ménagers et l'équipement lourd. 2, record 1, French, - industrie%20cyclique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bolsa de valores
- Inversiones
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- industria cíclica
1, record 1, Spanish, industria%20c%C3%ADclica
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Industria con ciclos en las ventas y beneficios. 2, record 1, Spanish, - industria%20c%C3%ADclica
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