1.   But generally domestic and regional demand will keep growth positive even if exporting to the west remains tough.

2.   But it could also put pressure on world oil prices, unless demand keeps growing and production declines elsewhere.

3.   But the numbers adopted by Americans has almost doubled over the last two years, and the demand keeps growing.

4.   Consumer demand has kept cattle markets from falling further, analysts said.

5.   Construction demand accounts for a third of copper consumption worldwide and expectations of strong U.S. demand has kept prices from falling further.

6.   Demand for gasoline keeps going up confounding the experts who say economic indicators cannot explain it.

7.   Economists predict wage restraint and weak domestic demand will keep it below that target for some time.

8.   Gold prices will rise if demand keeps outpacing supply, said analysts and industry executives.

9.   In NEW YORK, copper was little changed amid signs that steady industrial demand will keep stockpiles below year-ago levels, even as mine production grows.

10.   Increased spending on exploration is also a sign that the industry feels demand will keep growing and that prices will remain high enough to justify the expense.