31.   Bond yields fell after the government said the economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter than previously reported, while inflation remained subdued.

32.   Bonds also drew support from a report showing that manufacturing in the Midwest is expanding at a slower pace.

33.   Bond yields fell after the government said the economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter than previously reported, without speeding up inflation.

34.   Borrowing by American consumers rose at a slower pace in July than it did in June, a sign household finances may be coming under stress.

35.   Both companies expect profits to grow in the current business year, although at a slower pace.

36.   -- Consumer credit posted a smaller-than-expected increase in August as auto borrowing grew at a slower pace, Federal Reserve figures showed.

37.   -- Government purchases will continue to rise, though at a slower pace.

38.   A further reason for the expected narrowing gap between supply and demand is the slower pace of silver fabrication demand growth forecast by CPM Group for this year.

39.   A slower pace of borrowing could reflect efforts by banks to toughen lending standards.

40.   A slower pace of growth would fan expectations of a repo-rate cut and bolster the mark.