41.   Higher rates damp corporate profits and reduce bank earnings.

42.   Higher interest rates make it more expensive for financial institutions to borrow money, which can reduce their earnings.

43.   Higher interest rates lower bond prices and reduce corporate earnings.

44.   In afternoon New York trading today, stocks were mixed, on concerns about slower U.S. exports and reduced earnings.

45.   In addition, a weaker peso makes imported raw materials and dollar-denominated loans more expensive for Mexican companies to pay for, reducing company earnings even further.

46.   In afternoon New York trading today, stocks were lower, on concerns about slower U.S. exports and reduced earnings.

47.   In turn, higher borrowing costs reduce company earnings and the size of dividends paid to shareholders.

48.   Inamura and other investors are concerned rising interest rates will reduce corporate earnings by driving up the cost of borrowing for capital investment.

49.   In turn, higher borrowing costs reduce company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

50.   Investors are concerned that the slower growth expected in Brazil could spill into Argentina and reduce company earnings.