11.   That diminish demand for gold, an asset traditionally viewed as a hedge against a surge in inflation.

12.   The drop in Asian currency markets also diminished demand for Australian stocks, Genari said.

13.   The economic slowdown that has already diminished demand among marketers is being made worse by the effects of the terrorist attacks.

14.   The drop in Asian currency markets has also diminished demand for Australian stocks, Genari said.

15.   The recent turmoil in Asia has diminished demand for oil in what used to be the fastest growing energy-consuming market in the world.

16.   They can also diminish the demand for consumer loans that have been repackaged as bonds, raising rates for home mortgages and business loans.

17.   Corporate Japan has been struggling with a stubborn recession at home and an economic crisis in Asia that has severely diminished demand in the region.

18.   It blamed the slowing economy and diminished demand for personal computers and services.

19.   Large corporate bond sales diminish demand for government bonds because they tend to pay higher yields.

20.   Lower German rates would tend to diminish demand for mark and could instead strengthen the dollar.