The private equity buyout boom that has contributed to the bull market in stocks will also face headwinds.

Arthur C. Brooks succeeded him as president and soon faced harsh financial headwinds associated with the recession that began in 2008.

Still, the bank's management faces considerable headwinds as it tries a major turnaround.

A broad based recovery started in end-2009, but faces significant headwinds during 2011, which can be mitigated by monetary policy remaining supportive.

At the same time, Lehman was facing strong headwinds amidst the difficult economic environment of the early 1970s.

Yet both countries, like the Soviet Union, face economic headwinds.

The truth is that Borders has been facing headwinds for quite some time, including a rapidly changing book industry, eReader revolution, and turbulent economy.

These days, that bridge faces stiff headwinds.

Still, it faces significant headwinds, particularly with its efforts to bolster domestic retail banking.

Mercedes also faces headwinds at home.