21.   But lower interest rates also make yen-based investments less attractive by lowering their rate of return, decreasing demand for yen on foreign exchange markets.

22.   Lower rates tend to decrease demand for dollars by foreign investors because they make investing in the United States less attractive.

23.   Networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. warned Monday that third-quarter earnings and revenue will fall far short of forecasts amid decreasing demand and increasing inventory backlogs.

24.   Sales of Treasuries hurts the dollar because it can decrease demand for the U.S. currency.

25.   Sales of Treasuries hurt the dollar because it can decrease demand for the U.S. currency.

26.   So, while the overall economy may be improving, the outlook for an industrial recovery is lagging, decreasing demand for machinery and equipment.

27.   The cooler weather has decreased demand for electricity in New England.

28.   The dollar came under pressure as bond and stock prices both dropped during the day, which could decrease demand for dollars among foreign investors.

29.   This would hurt the dollar because it can decrease demand for the U.S. currency.