111.   While higher rates make Hong Kong dollar-denominated deposits more attractive, they also make borrowing costs more expensive for companies, hurting the economy.

112.   With new technology, Lieberman argued, it is possible to slow global warming and make the nation more energy-efficient without hurting the economy.

113.   Without doubt the political crisis is hurting the economy.

114.   Yet it also hurts the economy by making oil and other imports priced in dollars more expensive.

115.   You have development stopped and it hurts the economy.

116.   Publicly, OPEC members have been tightlipped on solutions to the weak market, which promises to badly hurt economies back home.

117.   Political opponents are clamoring for his resignation and business leaders say the scandal is hurting the economy.

118.   A prolonged strike in France could slow Christmas shipments and hurt economies struggling out of recession.

119.   A research group funded by the construction industry warned that growing congestion could hurt the economy.

120.   Already, the disease is hurting the economies of African countries with the highest infection rates, said Annan, a native of Ghana.