1.   Also, higher interest rates hampered economic growth as companies put on hold their investment or construction plans.

2.   Analysts said that slow loan growth and the costs of the Meridian merger hampered growth in the quarter.

3.   Argentine stocks were mixed amid concern government tax measures to curb a budget shortfall will hamper economic growth.

4.   A huge debt like this not only limits future policy options but hampers economic growth.

5.   A stronger pound hurts exporters, hampering economic growth.

6.   Companies complain that the tight labor market is now hampering growth, because they can no longer fill vacancies.

7.   Communist opposition to budget deficit cutting measures could hamper growth in the longer term, by leading to higher interest rates.

8.   Developing countries say new environmental rules will hamper their growth.

9.   Even though Currenex appears to have more volume than FXall, competitors could still be found to be hampering its growth.

10.   Growth is hampered by a lack of qualified workers and frustrating delays for companies trying to import talent.