But its enduring reputation for difficult business conditions deters investors.

Stock prices were mixed yesterday, as fears of rising interest rates continued to deter investors.

Political uncertainty has deterred both investors and tourists, a devastating blow to an already weak economy.

This normally deters common investors who demand quick, or at least safe, returns.

This event deterred investors, and the bridge company could not raise enough money to start construction.

The Administration fears the disclosure requirement will deter foreign investors.

States might avoid violent conflict in order not to deter foreign investors.

At the forum, ideology was kept to a minimum so as not to deter investors.

Such incidents have deterred foreign investors, whose activity here up to now has been meager.

Millions of extra shares will flood the market, but this shouldn't deter investors.