| Amazingly, this sharp slowdown in consumer spending, though lasting for half a year, has been met with flat denial all around. |
| Also re-exports to the US and Europe are unlikely to be affected by a Chinese slowdown. |
| The slowdown in building has coincided with the first steps to conserve traditional architecture. |
| The surprisingly rapid economic slowdown undermined the performance of companies across all sectors. |
| But minor crimes and juvenile delinquency have pushed total crime numbers to record highs amid a long economic slowdown. |
| The computer manufacturer is getting roundly spanked in a fierce price war during a market slowdown. |
