11.   But the German government, blaming the global slowdown, last month slashed its economic growth outlook.

12.   He warned, however, that longer-term growth outlook was more uncertain.

13.   In currency dealings, the dollar rose against the yen on the weakness of Japanese stocks and the gloomy growth outlook.

14.   Ravasio blamed exchange-rate fluctuations and lack of private consumption for the dimming growth outlook.

15.   Terrorist attacks and global slowdown sharply cut Asian economic growth outlook.

16.   Teun Draaisma, strategist at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, said U.S. economic growth outlook remains the deciding factor in bourse performance.

17.   Two major U.S. credit agencies on Wednesday downgraded the ratings of Japanese brokerage giant Nomura Securities Co., citing a deteriorating profit growth outlook and exposure to potential losses.

18.   Weakness in U.S. stocks and an uncertain growth outlook kept a lid on investor interest.

19.   In a statement, American Brands chairman and chief executive Thomas Hays said substantial synergies should accelerate the growth outlook for both the Titleist and Cobra brands.

20.   With the growth outlook becoming less alarming than many people had feared, the ECB would be able to refocus on its main task of keeping inflation down.