11.   This was triggered by worries that demand in the U.S. market may fall as U.S. high-tech stocks declined on growing pessimism about earnings results.

12.   Brokers attributed the fall to growing pessimism over chances for a previously expected cut in U.S. interest rates.

13.   But growing pessimism about corporate earnings and inflation prevented a big rebound for the second time this week.

14.   Despite growing pessimism, some analysts believe can boost trade amid a weakening currency.

15.   He added that in addition to crimping private spending and capital investment, the growing pessimism also would have an adverse effect on housing investment.

16.   Her comments came as a survey showed growing pessimism about the economy in Hong Kong.

17.   On the Tokyo Stock Exchang, share prices fell as foreign investors sold bank and steel shares on growing pessimism about the Japanese economy, traders said.

18.   The lowering of expectations comes amid growing pessimism about the performance of European economies, most notably in Germany.

19.   The storms have fueled growing pessimism among Taiwanese, who are already upset about how the island is suffering its first recession in decades.

20.   The U.S. dollar extended its three-year high against the yen Wednesday amid growing pessimism over the Japanese economy.