111.   A series of reports earlier in the week showed the economy slowed in June.

112.   A report next week that is expected to show consumer spending leveled off in October will provide yet another sign the U.S. economy is slowing.

113.   A report that wholesale prices in the U.S. unexpectedly fell last month also helped lift bonds on optimism that the U.S. economy is slowing.

114.   A soft landing refers to the expectation that the economy will slow without falling into a recession and that inflation will remain low.

115.   A trio of economic reports offered signs that the economy may be slowing enough to let the Fed avoid raising interest rates anytime soon.

116.   A U.S. jobless report indicated the economy was not slowing enough to prompt a cut in U.S. rates.

117.   A slump in the real estate market will deepen as the economy slows more, analysts said.

118.   A weaker demand for imports can indicate that the economy is slowing.

119.   A series of reports released Thursday indicated the economy had slowed enough to subdue inflation.

120.   A. I think it is naive to think the economy will slow down enough for the Fed to indicate publicly that they are done.