21. The latest figures generally were anticipated by analysts who have said almost all recent data point to a dramatic slowdown in the economy from its booming pace last year. 22. This time, however, the weakness is originating in the United States as it battles a dramatic slowdown caused by plunging stock prices and cutbacks in consumer demand. 23. Fears of a dramatic slowdown in growth sent jitters through some prime materials giants. 24. US Coast Guard figures seem to indicate a dramatic slowdown. 25. The figure was the latest in a series of recent indicators pointing to a dramatic slowdown in the economy from its booming pace last year. |