Sentences with phrase «despite steady economic growth»

Despite steady economic growth, the US stock market suffered through five quarters of earnings recession, in which S&P 500 earnings fell year - on - year due to falling oil prices and a strong US Dollar, returning to growth in the third quarter of 2016.

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Despite steady demand from employers and brisk economic growth recently, average monthly job gains slowed from 187,000 in 2016 as the 4.1 % unemployment rate meant fewer available workers.

Despite steady job creation, record stock market gains and faster economic growth in recent months, new consumer findings surprisingly show that a smaller share of households believe that now is a good time to buy or sell a home.

Despite continued economic growth, emissions in the U.S. are on a steady decline thanks in large part to cheap natural gas.

Any industry reporting steady employment growth, despite the current economic turmoil is welcome news, even if it is a male dominated industry.

Despite steady job creation, record stock market gains and faster economic growth in recent months, new consumer findings show that a smaller share of households believe that now is a good time to buy or sell a home.