81.   The decline in domestic demand is putting pressure on manufacturers to reduce inventory levels.

82.   The high inventory level indicates that there will be ample supplies as demand from wire and tube makers picks up after a seasonal lull in North America and Europe.

83.   The inventory level suggests copper prices will fall further, Savaiko said.

84.   The growth rates for manufacturing output, retail sales and inventory levels have all fallen recently, according to government data released this week.

85.   The ratio is calculated by dividing total inventory levels by shipments.

86.   The retailer also benefited from fewer apparel clearance sales, the result of carrying lower inventory levels, and fewer promotions in its home area.

87.   The sole bright spot is the index covering inventory levels, which improved in June and July as companies cut back on production.

88.   Third-quarter GDP is expected to be revised downward, mainly as a result of lower inventory levels.

89.   Thomson said its inventory levels have remained stable.

90.   Those areas of the survey showed only marginal improvement, and perceptions about inventory levels worsened.