1.   This year is also expected to show a downturn.

2.   A key economic survey showing a downturn in business sentiment pushed the dollar higher against the yen in Tokyo Wednesday and prompted a moderate selloff on the stock market.

3.   BEST World Land Bhd expects moderate growth in the property sector for the coming years even though property is showing a downturn.

4.   But preliminary June figures showed a downturn in foreign direct investment.

5.   There also had been disappointing news in Germany showing a downturn in producer prices, manufacturing orders and business sentiment.