1.   Flat or falling prices for key commodities also signal price stability, and slower growth.

2.   That was slower growth, in percentage terms, than many of its peers enjoyed.

3.   The balancing slower growth was supplied by the portmanteau of miscellaneous services.

4.   The economy faces a year of slower growth.

5.   There would be higher taxes and, at best, much slower growth in public spending.

6.   The personal computer industry is heading for slower growth.

7.   This probably contributed to the slower growth in labour productivity at that time.

8.   Although slower growth is generally positive for bonds, because it reduces the likelihood of accelerating inflation, it also can raise concern government revenues will fall.

9.   Among the areas with slower growth is GE Plastics, which was hit by an increase in raw material prices, analysts said.