11.   Chile was downgraded because of high interest rates and expected reduced demand from Asia for copper, Wargnier said.

12.   Cirrus Logic blamed its expected shortfall on reduced demand for personal computer modems and audio chips.

13.   Cirrus Logic blamed reduced demand for personal computer modems and audio chips for the shortfall.

14.   Companies made progress in bringing their backlogs of unsold goods and supplies into line with reduced demand.

15.   Crude oil prices fell amid reduced demand from oil refining companies, which are cutting back their inventories as increased production in the North Sea makes supplies easily available.

16.   Computer companies, chip makers and other makers of high-technology equipment were hurt by reduced demand.

17.   Currency troubles in Southeast Asia and an economic slowdown in Japan contributed to the reduced demand for copper in region, analysts said.

18.   Connecticut-based Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. said yesterday that it plans to idle some furniture manufacturing plants this summer because of reduced demand.

19.   Currency troubles in Southeast Asia and an economic slowdown in Japan have contributed to the reduced demand for copper in Asia, analysts said.

20.   Crude oil prices fell amid reduced demand from oil refining companies, who are cutting back their inventories as increased production in the North Sea makes supplies easily available.