51. Dealers said the market could suffer further declines in coming sessions if investors continue to take profits. 52. During the six months ended in September, Nomura suffered significant declines in securities trading and underwriting commissions. 53. Fewer tourists have arrived, and many hotels have suffered sharp declines in occupancy. 54. Five of the six sub-indices suffered steep declines. 55. Grain and soybean futures suffered sharp declines Monday at the Chicago Board of Trade as South American growing regions appear to be coming out of a prolonged dry spell. 56. However, the company suffered declines in its sales to the U.S. government due to pricing pressure and delays in some contracts. 57. Indonesia is among several Southeast Asian nations that have suffered dramatic declines in the value of their currencies against the U.S. dollar in recent weeks. 58. It is noteworthy though that palay rebounded in the fourth quarter after suffering declines in the second and third quarters. 59. Many international airlines have suffered a decline in passenger numbers and face higher insurance costs following the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. 60. Moreover, Indonesia, a major exporter suffered a decline in production because of drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon. |