21.   At the same time, however, money and credit are tight enough to keep slowing growth if the Fed holds its course.

22.   Australian stocks plunged for a second day amid concern financial turmoil in Asia may slow economic growth and reduce company earnings.

23.   Banks led the decline, as higher interest rates will slow loans growth and increase the chances of more loan defaults.

24.   Australian stocks fell, led by Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd., amid concern slowing growth in Asia will cut earnings growth.

25.   Australian stocks were mixed as concern Asian turmoil will slow earnings growth was heightened by plunging South Korean equities.

26.   Besides boosting company borrowing costs, higher interest rates can slow economic growth by lowering consumer demand for credit to buy homes and goods.

27.   Besides selling such divisions, where Texas Instruments was seen as little more than a glorified dabbler, Engibous has also slowed growth in research and development spending.

28.   Bond yields fell, too, led by a decline to three-month lows in the U.K. amid signs of slowing economic growth.

29.   Bond yields are a benchmark for corporate and individual borrowing rates, and higher yields can slow earnings growth.

30.   Bonds also sagged amid concern the Federal Reserve will raise bank lending rates to slow economic growth, traders said.