31. Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Corp., and General Motors Corp. all reported weaker demand than in the same month a year earlier. 32. Great Lakes blamed the sluggish economy, production problems and weaker demand for polymer stabilizers, which are used in plastics. 33. Gilts rose earlier after a U.K. industry report indicating slower manufacturing expansion and weaker domestic demand quelled inflation and rate concerns. 34. He said Intel will have to slow down production to allow for the weaker demand. 35. Higher interest rates lead to weaker demand for Canadian exports, reducing corporate profits. 36. However, weaker demand for exports from the U.S. and Europe may pull the legs out from under the recovery, he said. 37. However, weaker demand from the U.S. and Europe may pull the legs out from under the recovery, he said. 38. In its report on durable goods orders, the Commerce Department said the decline was led by weaker demand for aircraft, autos and capital goods. 39. In part that stemmed from weaker demand for key exports, such at electronics. 40. In NEW YORK, copper fell as exchange stockpiles rose further amid increased world production and weaker Asian demand. |