11.   The central bank is trying to stimulate an economy hindered by waning consumer confidence and weak retail sales.

12.   The falling price of pork reflects waning consumer demand.

13.   The decline reflects waning consumer demand.

14.   U.S. stocks were mixed as auto and paper issues retreated on concerns about economic growth after a report showed waning consumer confidence.

15.   U.S. bonds registered their biggest gains in a week as evidence of waning consumer confidence reinforced expectations for slower economic growth and a low inflation rate.

16.   U.S. bonds registered their biggest gains in a week as evidence of waning consumer confidence reinforced expectations for moderate economic growth and a low inflation rate.

17.   Waning consumer confidence since the terrorist attacks further eroded retail sales and sent another wave of shivers through the stock market.

18.   While waning consumer confidence caused by weak job security could yet undermine equity returns, economists said an outright recession appears unlikely.

19.   Stocks ended higher Thursday as investors contemplated earnings, the economy, their taxes and waning consumer confidence.

20.   Stocks moved higher Thursday afternoon as investors contemplated earnings, the economy, taxes and waning consumer confidence.