61.   A currency crisis in Southeast Asia and a slowdown in the Japanese economy is reducing copper demand from the region, analysts said.

62.   A currency crisis in Southeast Asia has reduced demand for copper, with construction projects being canceled and consumers buying fewer goods made with copper.

63.   A government surplus reduces its demand for credit, freeing up capital for private companies and lowering interest rates.

64.   A major ad campaign is the most visible sign of the goal to reduce demand.

65.   A narrower deficit reduces the demand for foreign currencies, taking pressure off the ringgit.

66.   A slower economy, the thinking goes, reduces the demand for workers, taking pressure off employers to raise wages.

67.   A stronger U.S. currency can reduce demand for dollar-priced gold because it becomes more expensive for buyers using other currencies.

68.   A weak economy also hurts banks by reducing demand for loans, including lucrative housing loans.

69.   A surging dollar reduced demand from investors using other currencies.

70.   Above-average temperatures forecast for much of Europe have reduced the demand for gasoil.