1.   The recent slowdown in the US economy is likely to have a considerable impact on the rest of the world.

2.   Disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus.

3.   Base metal demand has declined because of the recent economic slowdown in Asian countries.

4.   A report on December business confidence due next Wednesday will be watched closely for clues as to how German companies are coping with the recent slowdown in Asian economies.

5.   Brown said the recent economic slowdowns and slumping markets in Asia also reinforce the need for more open fiscal and monetary policies in developing countries.

6.   But the most recent slowdown occurred during a month when equity markets were rising sharply.

7.   Chilean stocks rallied for a third day on speculation that a recent slowdown in economic growth will pave the way to an interest rate cut.

8.   Demand for computer chips fell in July, suggesting the recent slowdown in the semiconductor industry may be deepening, an industry trade group reported.

9.   Despite a recent slowdown in the growth of benefits, costs have grown phenomenally.

10.   Despite the recent slowdown in initial public offerings, many VC investors still favor IPOs as their so-called exit strategy.