1.   Though it succeeded in slowing inflation, it also slowed growth and became increasingly unpopular.

2.   Analysts said some investors raised bids for San Miguel in anticipation that slowing inflation will boost its profit.

3.   At the same time, he also warned that an era of slowing inflation could be ending.

4.   Bonds improved in France, Sweden, Switzerland and Italy, buoyed by hopes for slowing inflation and steady or lower interest rates.

5.   Both reductions were prompted by slowing inflation and economic growth.

6.   A fall in industrial production in February, slowing inflation and a slowdown in electricity demand all point to a cut in interest rates.

7.   A slowing inflation rate makes investment in money-market and fixed-income securities more attractive.

8.   Consumer stocks rose on expectations that accelerating economic growth and slowing inflation will boost national wealth and increase spending.

9.   GERMAN shares surged in electronic trading, as government bonds rose on signs of slowing inflation.