1. Also, investment demand shrank amid political uncertainty ahead of March 31 parliamentary elections. 2. "I wouldn't be surprised to see some investment demand in Asia, " he said. 3. Weaker investment demand pulled total 1996 European gold consumption down 6 percent to 283.5 tons. 4. The clear weak point is obviously investment demand . 5. But we are not seeing genuine investment demand . 6. Weaker investment demand pulled total 1996 European gold consumption down 6 percent to 283 . 5 tons. 7. The faltering recapitalisation is causing a credit crunch, which adversely affects exporters, consumption demand and investment demand . 8. Investment demand by firms powered the longest and strongest gain in new orders in over two years,9. "In terms of investment demand , which really is the driver in prices, it's quiet, " said Rosta. 10. In the longer term, higher investment demands higher domestic savings : Latins cannot rely on foreign capital alone.