At the same time, higher gas prices could cause Americans to cut back on gasoline consumption.

Analysts say falling corporate profits will cause businesses to cut back further in this area.

And that wealth effect could cause consumers to cut back on spending far more than they did after their stocks lost value.

He couldn't imagine any situation that would cause him to cut his ties with Barbara.

Every note of pessimism causes business leaders to cut back on future investment.

And I suspect the general economic conditions may cause some people to cut their spending.

What's more, the same forces that would cause the Fed to cut rates next year are likely to be a boon for bonds.

Higher rates would deepen government budget deficits even as they could cause consumers to cut back.

Nearly a third said energy costs would cause them to cut back on holiday gifts and dining out.

But of course it was not those images that caused the Corcoran to cut and run.