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shake itself out of its lull 踊り場的な局面を脱する

The economy continues to stay in a lull. いまだ踊り場的な局面にある(=poised on the landing)

A slower-than-expected recovery in the information technology sector and high oil prices dented corporate sentiment, despite hopes that the country's economy would soon shake itself out of its lull.

leave 〜　unchanged 〜を据え置く

leave key interest rates untouched　主要金利を据え置く

tipping point　転換点

reach a tipping point for a sound recovery of economy 健全な経済回復に向かう転換点に至る

A price tag of $100 for a cell phone or $300 for a basic PC seems to be the tipping point of digital affordability in countries such as China and India.