Since then, there has been a significant slowdown in growth across the world.

The global software sector has experienced a significant slowdown since the start of the year.

But we should expect to see a significant slowdown in growth.

Or is this a turning point, the early signs of a significant slowdown as Americans finally respond to higher interest rates?

But since a significant slowdown has not occurred, many companies could exceed the reduced estimates, he said.

Some developing countries that had seen strong economic growth saw significant slowdowns.

In addition, there is no sign yet of a significant slowdown in the economy.

"We are looking for a significant slowdown" in profit growth, to about 4 percent in 2007, he said.

In the long term, there is an even smaller chance of a significant slowdown.

"There will be a significant slowdown but not the crash I have been hearing about," he said.