Each downturn was followed by a vigorous recovery.
But for now the figures throw doubt on the belief that consumer confidence is growing, and they make a vigorous recovery appear even less likely.
But yesterday's vigorous recovery could take off some of the chilling effect of last week.
Even so, only the really brave analysts are willing to say for sure that the global economy is set for a vigorous, sustained recovery.
That sort of gain is not normally associated with a vigorous recovery, but it would probably be sufficient to delay any easing.
Economic problems also led to a sudden increase in crime, particularly property crime, even during the vigorous recovery during 1996-97.
After contracting by 5.1 percent last year, the territory's economy is in the midst of a surprisingly vigorous recovery.
Does the collective wisdom of the investor class perceive an imminent, vigorous recovery that is invisible in the data?
But you cannot have a vigorous recovery from a shallow decline.
Most forecasters do not expect a second recession, although hopes for a vigorous recovery have faded.