| But minor crimes and juvenile delinquency have pushed total crime numbers to record highs amid a long economic slowdown. |
| By contrast, the current slowdown in the U.S. economy might rank as a bit of a yawner. |
| Indeed, many economies have found themselves having to tighten, rather than loosen, fiscal policy in response to economic slowdown. |
| Also re-exports to the US and Europe are unlikely to be affected by a Chinese slowdown. |
| The surprisingly rapid economic slowdown undermined the performance of companies across all sectors. |
| Amazingly, this sharp slowdown in consumer spending, though lasting for half a year, has been met with flat denial all around. |
