The stronger yen has been threatening weaker profits for exporters, leading to downward pressure on wage negotiations typically conducted in spring ahead of the new fiscal year starting in April. (investmenteurope.net)
With the S&P 500 off only about 10 % from its record highs, deep concerns about recession (and the likelihood of weak profit margins) have hardly begun to be reflected in market prices. (hussmanfunds.com)
Big financial firms started curtailing year - end bashes in 2008 as taxpayer bailouts, populist outrage and weak profits created an environment where lavish celebrations were frowned upon. (finalternatives.com)