taking a hit

On a national scale, the U. S. economy may be taking a hit, but it has far from collapsed.

With a declining economy, low consumer confidence, and rising inflation, retailers across the island are taking a hit.

The economy is still in a recession and for the second consecutive year, Mom is taking a hit on Mother's Day.

It wasn't immediately clear how the transaction would be structured to avoid the insurance fund taking a hit.

Sales results show pricier department stores taking a hit amid a consumer-spending slowdown, as discount chains draw more shopper traffic.

In Europe, oil prices are down. Financial sector stocks like UBS and Deutsche Bank are also taking a hit.

Because he had sold only 800 cases of noodles that month, 200 short of his sales target, Mr. Li's paltry salary was taking a hit.

That explains why some companies in the Amcham survey say their businesses are already taking a hit.

Even Goldman Sachs, Wall Street's savviest and best-connected firm, is taking a hit of sorts.

Now steamed buns are taking a hit.

In addition, the conference market is taking a hit because of the business downturn.

However, the real value of their renminbi earnings is taking a hit as inflation accelerates in China.

Canada & Russia taking a hit in terms of investment & likely output