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All this uncertainty is adding up to an environment where the euro is expected to face continued downward pressure.

Typically, a stronger dollar makes oil more expensive for foreign investors and tends to put downward pressure on oil prices.

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Subsequent downward pressure on interest rates came from a fall in the demand for real money, just as in the case of the OPEC recession.

If investors do not know when a country would have an incentive to use the SPV's money, there is less downward pressure on market prices.

The downturn in business activity is going to continue to put downward pressure on the commercial real-estate market.

Downward pressure on prices in August will come from household gas and electricity prices, which leapt in the same month a year ago.

In many parts of Europe, prices still have a long way to fall to revert to that sort of value and there is lots of downward pressure.

"Acreage contraction especially in the higher-yielding corn belt, is likely to put some downward pressure on yield gains, " USDA said.

With no relief in sight for the dollar on any of those fronts, the downward pressure on the dollar is widely expected to continue.

On Wednesday, the Fed said it would shift around its securities portfolio to put downward pressure on long-term interest rates.

The weak yen continued to exert downward pressure on regional currencies.

Japan's ugly demography, with a shrinking working-age population and a growing grey-haired one, helped the downward pressure on wages.

It means keeping downward pressure on inflation and interest rates through budget discipline and a flexible workplace relations system.

So the expected expansion in places and the downward pressure on prices has so far failed to materialise.

Since 1997, the Korean makers have doubled their output and put a great deal of downward pressure on prices.

First, keep that steady downward pressure on the dollar in place, at least until later this year.

That should more than make up for any downward pressure on the stock price when the dividend no longer seems quite so juicy.

In some places these dwellings may sit idle for a while, keeping downward pressure on property prices.

An end to the peg, which would make it more expensive for foreign buyers, could accelerate downward pressure.

But if it comes under further downward pressure, it could end up slipping into recession.

This exacerbates the current-account positions of the receiving countries and puts downward pressure on developing-country exchange rates.

The market point would be M, on the demand curve, and there would remain downward pressure on the minimum price.

Although this has not (yet) happened, the downward pressure on those at the bottom is evident.

If they bid up the price higher than the market can bear, oil stockpiles will increase, which in turn will put downward pressure on prices.

In fact, some wonder whether the sovereign debt crisis in Europe could unleash a renewed wave of downward pressure on prices.

If these documents are any guide to the prevailing investor zeitgeist, downward pressure on hedge fund fees is in the offing.

Foreclosures place downward pressure on house prices, contributing to a vicious cycle of economic pain.

The smaller businesses' lack of access to financial services retards their growth, curbs employment and exerts downward pressure on wages.

A stronger currency helps blunt rising prices by putting downward pressure on the cost of imported goods.

I would add to this list the strong downward pressure on the dollar prices of many manufactured goods.

The equation may add up to downward pressure on prices.

Can it be that globalisation has reduced the bargaining ability of workers and thus put a downward pressure on wages?

As China slows down the accumulation of stockpiles, commodities are facing some downward pressure.

This will continue exert downward pressure on prices of manufactured goods internationally, to the benefit of global consumers.

It is still not clear at what interest rate the SPV will lend, which removes one source of downward pressure on government-bond yields.

Economists say that will lead to higher prices for food and gasoline - adding downward pressure to an already weak global recovery.

This program should put downward pressure on longer-term interest rates and help make broader financial conditions more accommodative.

Fourth, the steady growth of demand for domestic tourism, inbound tourists will effectively alleviate the downward pressure on growth.

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Second, the domestic economy by increasing downward pressure on the impact of tourist spending is expected to weaken the residents.

Weak demand, coupled with falling oil prices, have put downward pressure on prices here, raising fears of prolonged and damaging deflation.

During this time, it is not unusual for expectations in the bedroom to decline as daily concerns exert downward pressure on the sex drive.

Japanese-style deflation, where reducing prices put long-lasting downward pressure on profits, also pushes down multiples.

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That means increased unemployment, or underemployment, with further downward pressure on demand.

The conclusions are that the appreciation of RMB against dollar will bring downward pressure on CPI and interest rates.

But it concedes unskilled immigrants may put downward pressure on the position of unskilled native workers.

Underperformance also leads to an oversupply of goods and services, putting more downward pressure on prices.

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Instead, downward pressure has continued because of overcapacity and a slowdown in the pace at which consumers upgrade their electronics.

Economic activity cannot help but be negatively impacted worldwide, which will put downward pressure on interest rates.

The deflator figures show downward pressure on prices remain, making it difficult for the BOJ to consider an exit policy.

Faster catch-up would narrow the wage gap between emerging and rich countries and help to relieve the downward pressure on unskilled wages.

Losses in the stock markets and housing value declines place further downward pressure on consumer spending, a key economic engine.

Downward pressure on prices means companies have to find ways to boost efficiency to maintain profitability.

The average rental of Grade A offices in Beijing is likely to experience a downward pressure in 2007 during the supply spike.

A currency facing downward pressure is a headache, but one facing upward pressure is not badly off.

That will reduce the number of potential buyers and put downward pressure on prices.

This means that California, which helped lead a nationwide real estate boom, could face more downward pressure on home prices.

This asymmetry encourages speculating on the short side, which in turn exerts a downward pressure on the underlying bonds.

But some bankers grouse that the new players could intensify competition and put downward pressure on fees.

The strong downward pressure is shown by the Guppy Multiple Moving Average relationships.

The asymmetry encourages speculating on the short side, which in turn exerts a downward pressure on the underlying bonds.

Although unemployed, they are not really competing for the jobs that fall vacant and are thus not putting much downward pressure on wages.

The banking panics put downward pressure on economic activity in two ways.

Competition between airlines will therefore exert strong downward pressure on price.

Like Calculated Risk, I would have expected the large overhang of unsold houses to keep downward pressure on.

When actual output falls short, competition for scarce sales and jobs puts downward pressure on inflation.

European wrangling over how tightly to regulate financial markets has also put downward pressure on the euro.

"Prices look set to remain under downward pressure over the rest of 2009, " he added.

A slack labor market usually puts downward pressure on wages, which makes it harder for workers to keep up with inflation.

For expansion measurements, a probe rests on a sample on a stage with minimal downward pressure.

The Fed's latest "Beige Book" report on economic conditions suggested downward pressure on prices and wages.

Banks were forced to cut the amounts that they had borrowed, putting further downward pressure on prices.

Experience in 2009, "performance of" blowout of the boom of domestic tyre industry will face downward pressure.

Even if true, that will not alleviate the downward pressure on the economy.

The last few months have seen a downward pressure on salaries.

And the rising burden of debt will put downward pressure on consumer spending, keeping the economy depressed.

Decline in exports, the manufacturing sector is faced with downward pressure on demand for jobs.

Mr. Brough: KPMG isn't recession-proof, and there's clearly downward pressure on audit fees.

Considerably greater downward pressure is required than for planing wood.

But lower oil costs and falling consumer demand are now putting downward pressure on prices.

Foreclosures are falling, but they continue to place downward pressure on prices.

This asset reallocation can put downward pressure on the dollar's foreign exchange value.

The upward pressure on the piston is then greater than the downward pressure by a finite amount.

Four strong market forces will put downward pressure on the dollar during coming years.

The still-high inventory of unsold homes will likely keep downward pressure on home prices.

KPMG isn't recession-proof, and there's clearly downward pressure on audit fees.

Multi-notch downgrades could put further downward pressure on prices.

One source of protectionism is the downward pressure on the relative rewards of unskilled labour.

There is a growing conflict between downward pressure on economic growth and excess production capacity.

And over time that probably puts some downward pressure on equity multiples.

And once again, this will add to global excess supply and put downward pressure on prices.

For one, the soaring dollar over the past month is exerting downward pressure on the price of oil, which is priced in dollars.

This gaping economic hole is again putting downward pressure on prices.

In fact, if rising commodity prices lead to more corporate cost cutting, then that will put more downward pressure on inflation.

The implication is downward pressure on wages in the West and upward pressure on wages in China and other parts of the emerging world.

When downward pressure on the Thai baht started 10 years ago, nobody expected what followed - its devaluation in early July.

The growth and interest-rate disparity is putting strong downward pressure on the dollar in some places.

The growth and interest-rate disparity is putting strong downward pressure on the dollar in some places.

Downward pressure on fees seems inevitable.

That will add to other downward pressure on inflation.

This selling adds to the downward pressure in the market.

Even though we have growth in the economy, there is still spare capacity that is putting downward pressure on inflation.

S. Upstart auto makers have put enormous downward pressure on retail prices for cars in China, hurting foreign players' profitability.

The government's Rmb4, 000bn economic stimulus measures are seen to be playing a role in easing the downward pressure on prices.

Beginning in the second quarter of 2005, the flows diminished, and the dollar faced renewed downward pressure.

Such pricecuts put downward pressure on prices, and prices tend to fall.

That leaves fewer long-term bonds for other investors to buy, adding to downward pressure on yields.

That leaves fewer long-term bonds for other investors to buy, adding to downward pressure on yields.

If China floats the currency, hot money will likely leave, exerting a powerful downward pressure on the exchange rate.

In between, there will be downward pressure on many kinds of wage earner in the west.

the almost fixed Chinese exchange rate and consequent downward pressure on dollar prices of manufacturers;