She also mentioned the poor climate for arts fund-raising, which has hit Fringe theater particularly hard.

In the poor economic climate I have found it difficult to get back into work, which has affected me financially.

You don't ask for a decision like this in a poor economic climate.

Creditor business continues to be affected by the poor economic climate.

A slowing economy is a poor climate for small companies.

No significant building work has started and the whole project was put on hold in view of the poor financial climate.

However, this is unlikely due to the low price likely to be paid in a poor economic climate.

What I don't understand is how come there is a poor economic climate for festivals and at the same time a crowded market?

Racism appeared on the scene in the 1970's because of the poor economic climate in England.

Is it because of the poor economic climate and the lack of jobs?