Jake's brows contracted more decidedly, but he said nothing further on the subject.

Japan's economy contracted more than expected in the second quarter, revised data showed today.

Manufacturing contracted more than initially estimated in Germany, France and Italy, today's report showed.

The Russian car market, which briefly overtook Germany's last year, contracted more than 50 percent year-on-year in April.

Without it, the world monetary system would have contracted more readily and many countries would be worse off.

Romania's economy contracted more than 7 percent last year and spending cuts and tax increases could further crimp growth.

He speculated in order to pay his debts, lost, and contracted more debts in order to pay the difference.

Since its creation in 1999, Fies has contracted more than 2.3 million subsidized loans.

Something else is at play, writes DAN O'BRIEN IRELAND'S ECONOMY has already contracted more than any other developed country.

But as the cosmetics industry has contracted more recently, investors and publicly traded beauty companies have turned to skin care.

The US tariffs appear to have already had an impact on Chinese manufacturing activity, which contracted more than expected this month.

French business activity contracted more sharply than expected in October, IHS Markit data showed, with firms unlikely to commit to large-scale projects.

Euro area manufacturing contracted more than initially estimated in August, suggesting the economy may struggle to avoid a recession in the third quarter.

But because the advertising market contracted more sharply than the wider economy in 2008, "there is still catching up required", the report finds.

Wide eyes rolled from side to side, and naked flesh contracted more to the chill of fear than to the chill of the jungle night.

Remittances have been a major support for the Mexican economy, which contracted more than 17% in the April-June period compared to the previous quarter.