With consumer demand weak in the U.S., American businesses are looking to markets abroad to take up the slack.

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With weak consumer demand putting pressure on turnover, we need firm action on fuel and utility costs.

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With weak consumer demand and oversupply of semiconductors in the market, semiconductor manufacturers are delaying their expansion plans indefinitely, and that???s what we're seeing reflected in ASML's guidance.

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