Despite falling Midwest exports, overall U.S. coal exports have been resurgent, reaching nearly 71 million tons in the first eight months of 2011 — the highest level in decades — driven by
high global demand and significant weather disruptions of Australian coal exports.
High global demand immediately followed, and it is now sold in over 25 countries.
These IC chips are expected to be in
high global demand as they will be used in the next generation of consumer electronic devices such as personal computers, smart phones and tablets.
In such closed basins, high concentrations of mineral deposits, in particular lithium brine, represent an increasingly important resource in
high global demand.
By contrast,
higher global demand for whole dry milk had risen from the export levels of 2007, with a large number of supplies going into cheese production.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft
demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of
global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of
global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the
demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to
higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
If the quadrant with
high energy
demand and low technology is the world that materializes, Shell's modeling suggests,
global oil
demand won't peak until perhaps the late 2040s.
While industry analysts aren't calling for sharply
higher prices, they say the market is vulnerable to more erratic pricing because
global supply has drained dramatically over the last year as
demand has grown.
In the days to come the Fed will have to prove that a new set of tools for managing interest rates will work as expected; see how
higher U.S. rates affect domestic and
global financial conditions; and hope that weak world
demand and commodity prices do not lead to an overall bout of deflation and force the Fed to reverse course.
«There's more than enough
global demand for
high - quality U.S. debt,» he said.
The price of bitcoin, the world's most well - known virtual currency, lost almost one fifth of its value to $ 15,800 this week after peaking as
high as $ 19,666 on Sunday, as feverish
demand ebbed slightly after the exchange giant CME Group and its rival Cboe
Global Markets listed bitcoin futures.
The International Energy Agency, a Paris - based think tank, said in its annual review of long - term megatrends in
global energy that soaring electricity
demand around the world will ensure that CO2 levels keep rising unless ambitions are ratcheted much
higher.
These scary numbers could crowd out investment in the private sector and result in
global investors
demanding much
higher interest rates on Treasuries.
Bonnie Gwin,
Global CEO and Board of Directors Practice at the executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, agreed with the advice, adding that at this moment of rising activist pressure, mounting cyber security concerns, and a more constant media spotlight, being on a board is harder,
higher - stakes and more
demanding than ever.
High demand for diesel and home heating fuel in particular means refineries are willing to pay more for crude oil, said Tom Kloza,
global head of energy analysis at Oil Price Information Service.
While South Korea's economy started the year on a
high note with exports enjoying booming
global demand, policymakers are struggling to reduce trade friction with the United States stoked by President Donald Trump's «America First» policy.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate
demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and
demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in
higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer
demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer
demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact
demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower
demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in
global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer
demand that could negatively affect product
demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product
demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair
demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
The others were the explosive growth of renewable energy sources, especially solar photo - voltaic energy; China's increasing prioritization of cleaner energy; and the huge long - term rise in
global electricity
demand, reflecting
higher living standards in the emerging world — notably in the shape of
demand for air conditioning.
We've increased immigration levels from 200,000 to 300,000 and a new
global skills strategy that will help streamline more talent from abroad,
high - end and in -
demand talent to help companies grow.
The potential to grow this seems limitless; services are the most dynamic part of
global trade and represent fast - growing and significant
demand across most world regions and
high - value business services sectors.
These seem to be fed by a
global demand for cocktails containing top - tier brands, and a trend toward
high - premium whiskeys around the world, distillers told the AP.
ILG serves some 2 million members through various networks and has faced pressure from investor FrontFour Capital Group, which has been urging a sale to cash in at a time when U.S. stock valuations are
high and
global travel
demand is booming.
Global oil
demand has not yet risen to offset
higher supply, but we expect sustained above - trend economic growth globally to support oil
demand from here.
Now,
global supply and
demand has been better balanced and that «s pushing up the price of oil to the
highest levels that we «ve seen since 2014, and that «s largely the culprit.
The
global synchronized economic expansion, a business - friendly administration in Washington, solid corporate credit quality, modest default activity, robust equity markets and a favorable supply -
demand balance set a strong backdrop for
high yield in the New Year.
That is exactly what happened, the lenders exhausted the pool of borrowers, the reflexive impact of rising
demand pushing prices
higher began to wane, and the virtuous cycle turned dramatically (as they always do eventually) into a vicious cycle that triggered the
Global Financial Crisis and those same banks that made all the ill - advised loans were crushed by massive losses Then, yet again, what were the «Masses» doing at the peak?
Geopolitical risk and the reality of surging U.S. and
global oil
demand sent oil on a tear to a three - week
high.
Because China begins the process with the
highest investment level in history, the extent of the transformation must exceed that of any other case, and it must occur at a time when weak Chinese
demand is compounded by weak
global demand, thereby reducing productive investment opportunities for the private sector.
«By partnering with Alibaba Cloud, an influential
global cloud service provider, we can meet the increasing market
demand for cutting - edge cloud products and services to be brought to this
high potential market.»
This is a major step forward for the
global financial system, and as the Ripple network grows, together we are paving the way for new connected commerce opportunities and growing
demands for real - time,
high volume, low value
global payments.»
The PBO identified four key downside risks to the private sector forecast:
global growth, especially in the U.S. could be slower than anticipated; the appreciation of the Canadian dollar could adversely affect exports; sovereign debt issues in Europe could restrain recovery there and put upward pressure on
global interest rates; and the
high level of household debt in Canada could restrain domestic
demand.
Against this
global backdrop,
demand for
higher yields is strong which will keep US interest rates from rising too fast.
Historically whenever
global demand is weak, and unemployment
high, countries will try to gain a larger share of that
demand by reducing wages or otherwise taxing households to subsidize production (devaluing the currency is just a way to tax the consumption of imports and to subsidize exporters).
Then there's Terrapin Fabbri Management, a private equity firm that «manages more than $ 100 million of farm assets on behalf of institutional investors and
high net worth clients» and says it's «focused on capitalizing on the increasing
global demand for California's agricultural output.»
The dollar bond market has turned cold for Indian firms after a record 2017, with rising
global interest rates, geopolitical concerns and market volatility prompting would - be financiers to
demand either a
higher yield or invest only in short - term paper maturing in two years.
The slow
global growth, and the weak
demand are also long - term challenges for the commodity and we don't expect a major move above the prior
highs at $ 54.
In the
high - tech electronics industry, for example, China is a major
global player in terms of both supply and
demand.
Also adding to negative outlook — soaring
global warehouse stocks, hedge funds bearish positions at 17 - month
high and subdued Chinese
demand.
People flock to New York from all over the globe for work opportunities, the city is one of the strongest
global locations for business growth and talent acquisition, there's a huge creative class, and property, both residential and commercial, are in
high -
demand.
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high Chinese gold
demand, negative
global interest rates and a weak dollar should push gold
higher
As the world's
demand for energy continues to increase, the Business Council is strongly committed to making Canada a
global leader in sustainable development through showing that healthy economic growth,
high living standards and environmental protection can be mutually supportive.
As we saw ten years ago, there will be a reduction in the
global demand for oil if prices get too
high.
The materials sector has recorded very strong gains, reaching a new record
high in mid October, buoyed by rising metals prices and increased optimism that
demand for exports will increase as the
global economy recovers.
What if a recovery in
global economic growth drives
demand for commodities and
higher inflation?
Strong
demand for crude oil and the entire energy sector continues to push prices
higher as I still think we will trade above the $ 70 level in the weeks ahead as
global supplies have dwindled over the last year due to the fact that worldwide economies are improving which is a terrific thing to see in my opinion.
Oil in
Global Economy Series: Tight supplies amid
higher demand pushes Saudi to increase oil price for Asian customers
We really hope
global demand growth expectations materialize, otherwise we will once again be out of balance at a time when speculative long positions are at all - time
highs.
As we assess the energy sector outlook, we first recognize that
global oil
demand in 2015 was the
highest in five years, 2 suggesting that the recent price collapse is mostly a supply issue.
The thesis is that the
global economy has shifted into
high - growth mode and therefore the
demand for commodities will rebound as inflation finally begins to take hold and central banks accelerate interest rate hikes.
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demand a
high standard of evidence for
global warming.