The company also reported a 10 percent decline in average loans from a year ago to $23.86 billion.

The African region reported an 8.7% decline in the number of new cases compared with 2004.

Texas reported a big decline in serious deficiencies over the last five years.

Some 41pc of retailers saw an increase in sales, while 32pc reported a decline.

Some 41pc of retailers said sales increased, while 32pc reported a decline.

Every region reported a decline when compared to April's figures.

Last year, business schools reported a sharp decline in applications.

Chrysler is expected to report a decline in profit next week.

At around the same time, farmers reported a decline in devil numbers.

The 2010 federal census data, reported a decline of the resident population to 19,386 people.