91.   The current economic downturn might also make it harder for Diageo to arrange a successful share issue.

92.   The dollar initially strengthened as Greenspan told Congress he saw increasing signs the current downturn in the U.S. economy is close to an end.

93.   The Hong Kong Tourist Association believes the current downturn is likely to continue this year.

94.   The school, in a statement, said the current economic downturn would not be a deterrent as education was a necessity.

95.   The Utusan group, he said, would however respond towards the current economic downturn by reducing costs and increasing production efficiency.

96.   Their impact can be worsened by the current economic downturn because any threat to health will invariably mean a drain on the economic resources.

97.   Thus, while the current economic downturn and monetary devaluation are having a negative impact on many businesses, opportunities still exist.

98.   This isespecially in light of the current economic downturn.

99.   To make matters worse, he said, with the current economic downturn, many businesses were cutting down on their spending and bought pirated software instead.

100.   Unit costs must fall faster for Cathay to remain in good financial health through the current regional downturn.