Those include the rise in gas prices, which hurt sales of big, highly profitable trucks.
Investor risk appetite up-ticked significantly Tuesday afternoon, which hurt gold and also the safe-haven U.S. Treasury market.
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MPs who revolted over the abolition of the 10% tax rate, which hurt several million low-income households.
The company quickly found itself hit by everything from union boycotts and bloated overhead to increased competition and currency devaluations in Southeast Asia, which hurt lucrative licensing arrangements.
So are drought and wildfires last year which hurt crops.
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Like many of its regional neighbours, India's economy has also been hurt by the economic slowdown in the US and eurozone - which has hurt demand for the region's exports.
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The end result could be an ugly trade war, which would hurt all parties involved.
This is partly the result of the recession, which has hurt demand for all types of workers.
Last time the government announced the phased abolition of Advance Corporation Tax which will hurt large companies.
Kenseth also lost his pole award, which could hurt his eligibility for next year's Sprint Unlimited exhibition race.
Inflation will also mean higher long-term interest rates, which will hurt housing in particular and the economy in general.
The Fed's threatening grumbles are boosting interest rates, which will hurt the economy.
President Obama proposes to do the reverse, however, which could hurt the economy.
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Unemployment is likely to rise in both countries, which will hurt consumer spending.
Meanwhile unions are angry about the proposed easing of indexing pensions to inflation, which may hurt workers if inflation rises.
Both countries, especially South Sudan, have seen hyperinflation and a squeeze on incoming foreign currency, which has hurt their economies.
However, a return to the Deutschmark would make German-made goods more expensive overseas and within the eurozone which could hurt German exporters.
The slowdown, which has hurt consumer demand, has seen companies cut back on corporate travel, a key driver of growth for airlines.
She's had her injuries -- and other interests why she hasn't played as much -- which has hurt her in the past.
Flores is on the MMR Board and holds a sizeable ownership in MMR which has hurt his recent performance at Plains.
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China, India and others began buying extra oil for fear they might get caught short of the stuff, which would hurt their economies.
On the other hand, he adds, management will continue to focus on adding subscribers by doing anything they can, which may hurt profitability.
Mr. Klapper, of the investment firm, says he is careful not to rush a potential client through a meal, which can hurt a relationship.
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There have been concerns that its growth rate may slow further, not least because of a delay in key reforms, which have hurt foreign investment.
The company, based in New York and Switzerland, lowered its full-year earnings guidance because of changes in foreign exchange rates, which also hurt its quarterly results.
But because so few Munchs have come up for auction, collectors don't have much of a sales history to rely on, which could hurt bidder confidence.
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Maybe, after last year's slump in real wages, which were hurt by a needed freeing of fuel prices, 2007 will see renewed gains for ordinary Indonesians.
On top of these items, perhaps the oxygen to the heart if you will, is less of a focus on price competition which has hurt gross margin.
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