And the market has sagged for years, even without new construction.

But vendors said the market was sagging, either from oversaturation or diminished demand.

In the afternoon, when the market again sagged, S.&P. futures prices fell even lower.

By the end of 2000, the market had sagged, and Mr. Norman sold some stocks, records show.

But so far this week, the market has sagged; the Dow average fell 6.78 points Monday.

The broader market sagged despite the strength in the tech sector.

But now those markets are sagging.

The two reports, which followed conflicting economic reports last year, sent stock prices higher briefly yesterday morning, before the market sagged again.

After all, when markets sag in the United States, the international markets should soar, at least in theory.

As the market for bank shares sagged, it sought bids for its stake.