1.   While it is true that we are experiencing a downturn, it is a mistake to use corporate downsizings as a predictor of something worse.

2.   It is a test resulting from an economic cycle within which we are experiencing a downturn.

3.   Many have already adopted a wait-and-see attitude since the property market began experiencing a downturn late last year.

4.   Nevertheless, with the property sector now experiencing a downturn, analysts have shied away from property stocks, Country Heights included.

5.   On the days when other sectors are experiencing its downturns, commodity comes as a pendulum to Malaysian economy.

6.   Argentina, Mexico and Peru will experience downturns while Chile, Brazil and Ecuador will continue to show growth.

7.   The construction and forestry sectors also experienced a downturn in February while growth was recorded in the financial services, transportation.