21.   Construction-industry companies fell on concern that higher U.S. rates will slow demand for housing materials.

22.   Copper plunged as a steady rise in London Metal Exchange stockpiles signaled slowing demand during the summer manufacturing lull in North America and Europe.

23.   Declines in Asian markets had raised concern that economic growth in the region will slow demand for Canadian exports.

24.   ESS Technology Inc. said second-quarter sales and earnings will be below expectations because of slowing demand and falling prices for its audio and video products.

25.   Executives at GM, Ford Motor Co., and Chrysler Corp. are forecasting satisfactory, not explosive, sales this year, with higher interest rates slowing demand.

26.   Financial turmoil in Asia also slowed demand for U.S. exports of pork bellies, thus adding to supplies in storage, Maher said.

27.   Financial turmoil in Asia also slowed demand for U.S. pork bellies in the region, adding to supplies in storage, traders said.

28.   Executives at GM, Ford Motor Co., and Chrysler Corp. are all forecasting satisfactory, not explosive, sales this year, with higher interest rates slowing demand.

29.   Financial turmoil in Asia slowed export demand for U.S. bellies, keeping inventories from slipping lower, analysts said.

30.   Financial turmoil in Asia slowed export demand for U.S. bellies, keeping inventories high, analysts said.