71.   Because of the economic slowdown, Thivierge has cut back slightly on his hiring and on internships for MBA students.

72.   Before the attacks, many companies were downgrading their earnings forecasts because of the economic slowdown.

73.   Bond investors chose the latter view, believing that Asia will eventually prompt an economic slowdown in the United States.

74.   Bonds were little changed today after a government report confirmed expectations for an economic slowdown from April through June.

75.   Bonds, however, could make further gains in the coming weeks if the prospect of an economic slowdown entices more investors to turn away from stocks.

76.   Bonds have rallied amid signs of an economic slowdown in the U.S., such as a government report Friday that showed payrolls dwindled for a second month in May.

77.   Borrowers in dollars and other currency would have a harder time redeeming their debt if Brazil were forced to devalue its currency or an economic slowdown turned into recession.

78.   Both companies also announced layoffs, as the economic slowdown of the last eight months shows no immediate sign of ending.

79.   Both proposals were part of stimulatory plans announced by Prime Minister Alain Juppe in December and January as the extent of the economic slowdown became clear.

80.   Both will show dwindling surpluses as a result of the economic slowdown and the tax cut that Bush pushed through Congress this spring.