In global government bond markets today, investors seem to be standing atop tectonic plates, which are moving slowly yet predictably, defying simple rules of thumb about risk - free investing, and rendering the last 40 years of historical data a very poor guide for making decisions about the future.
That said, a likely path for improving long - term potential returns
in global government bonds is to be thoughtful and disciplined in allocating to country exposures.
The ability of ordinary people to participate in important decisions at this level is incomparably greater than their ability to participate
in global government.
Ideal timing — The Fed raises rates in sync with a recovery, a prospect that may lead to an additional gain of 3 percent in global stocks and modest losses
in global government bonds
Specifically, the review will take into account whether waivers in free - trade agreements are leading to unfair trade by allowing foreign companies to undercut American companies
in the global government procurement market.
Q1 2018 underlying revenue was EUR 12.0 million (or 8.5 %) higher than Q1 2017 at constant FX reflecting new revenue in aeronautical mobility from the entry into service of SES - 15, further adoption of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) services by the U.S. Government and additional growth
in Global Government.
This was complemented by strong growth
in Global Government where SES Networks recently extended and expanded its commitment to serve humanitarian and peace keeping operations.
The strategy can also invest
in global governments, government agencies, supranational issuers, below investment grade and emerging market corporate debt.
Not exact matches
A rise
in U.S.
government borrowing costs to their highest since 2013 this week has tempered some investor appetite for risk, but analysts said Brent crude futures, the
global benchmark, may yet rise toward new 2018 peaks above $ 75 a barrel.
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.
To be sure, Trudeau is trying to transform Canada into a bigger player
in global markets, accelerating the previous
government's efforts to gain access to fast - growing economies
in Asia and South America.
On Wednesday, reports surfaced suggesting that the bank, facing several investigations into its mortgage practices, is seeking a
global settlement with U.S.
government authorities
in multiple jurisdictions.
Also, while consumer debt is falling and corporate debt is not yet at crisis levels, keep
in mind that
government debt has skyrocketed — ironically, as a response to slow growth
in the
global economic system.
Its concerts coincide with gatherings of world leaders, such as its
Global Citizen Week
in New York last month during the UN's General Assembly meeting, as well as encouraging people to lobby
governments and institutions year - round.
The International Energy Agency, which says that
global oil demand could peak around 2020 if
governments adopted particularly green policies, predicts that even if it happened, oil still would account for 23 % of total
global energy
in 2040, down from 32 %
in 2016.
«It also includes plans for Saudi Arabia to become a
global investment powerhouse and the crown prince's visit will help explore ways
in which Saudi Arabia can build on its investment
in the U.K.
in sectors such as infrastructure,» the
government added.
The African nation of Zambia, for instance, has only enough food available to provide its population with 1,870 calories on average, per day, according to a striking
global map
in the October issue of National Geographic — and
in truth,
in much of the world, such calorie counts offer an inflated view of what's actually accessible to most citizens, due to widespread poverty, civil unrest, natural disasters, corruption,
government mismanagement, food - distribution failures, and other issues.
That was
in line with analysts» views that the economy, which has contracted for the past three quarters, will grow moderately this year on the back of a
global economic recovery and the
government's expansionary policies.
Government data shows the number of migrant workers rose 0.4 %
in 2015, the weakest increase since the
global financial crisis
in 2009.
As reiterated
in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report issued on March 31, scientists estimate that we can emit no more than 500 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide
in order to limit the increase
in global temperature to just 2 degrees C by 2100 (and
governments attending the successive climate summits have agreed
in principle to this objective).
Santiago's startup scene — half - jokingly referred to as Chilecon Valley by
global investors — has also gained momentum
in the past five years, thanks to Start - Up Chile, a
government - backed program launched
in 2010.
ArabNet Riyadh - one of the largest digital gatherings
in the Kingdom - is bringing together Saudi Arabia's
government, corporations, and over 1,600 regional and
global digital professionals and entrepr...
In contrast to the new U.S. administration, Canada's Liberal
government has remained positive on free trade, with prime minister Justin Trudeau and various members of his cabinet touting the economic growth it creates and suggesting the country could benefit from its continued openness to
global commerce.
Fifteen
global investors are already doing big business
in B.C., and the
government will introduce legislation
in the fall to help convince new, major investors from China to come on the board, Clark added.
In other words, big bossy
government gone
global.
The report commissioned by the British
government and published
in May predicted
global production losses of $ 100 trillion between now and 2050 if concerted efforts to stem antimicrobial resistance are not taken.
CB pulls together the latest developments
in Canadian and
global economics, marketing, managing, investing,
government policy, innovation and retailing to help its audience develop a deeper understanding of the business world around them.
«BB10 has a strong following around the world
in enterprise and
government, as well as consumers
in particular markets,» Alex Thurber, BlackBerry's senior vice president for
global device sales, told The Financial Post.
Of course,
in the post-Snowden era,
global corporations must walk a fine line when it comes to sharing information with the U.S.
government, as battles around privacy, encryption and regulatory oversight continue to bubble below the surface.
The
government forecasts the economy will grow 4.5 - 5.5 percent this year, although expectations are for the figure to come at the low end of the range,
in danger of its slowest growth since 2009, during the
Global Financial Crisis, when the economy contracted.
Global miner Barrick Gold has announced a deal with the Tanzanian
government that involves a 50:50 sharing of benefits from its operations
in the country, prompting sharp price movements
in local stocks exposed to the region.
In June the Canadian government implemented a package of immigration reforms, known as the Global Skills Strategy, aimed at fast - tracking visas for skilled foreign workers — some can get processed in as little as two weeks — and providing a concierge service that will walk companies through the process of opening an office on Canadian soi
In June the Canadian
government implemented a package of immigration reforms, known as the
Global Skills Strategy, aimed at fast - tracking visas for skilled foreign workers — some can get processed
in as little as two weeks — and providing a concierge service that will walk companies through the process of opening an office on Canadian soi
in as little as two weeks — and providing a concierge service that will walk companies through the process of opening an office on Canadian soil.
Unlike
in 2008, when the last
global «crisis» was seen,
governments today are acting more selfish
in their economic postulations.
Government incentive and educational infrastructure are significant support systems, but the backbone of any
global leader
in technology and innovation is the entrepreneurs themselves.
The
government forecasts growth of 4.5 - 5.5 percent this year, although expectations are for the figure to come at the low end of the range, putting Malaysia
in danger of its slowest growth since 2009, during the
Global Financial Crisis, when the economy contracted.
Government underlying revenue grew by 13.0 %
in Q1 2018, compared with Q1 2017, driven by strong growth
in both the U.S. and
Global Government business.
This year, the annual trust and credibility survey conducted by
global PR firm Edelman showed that people place more trust
in their peers and company employees than CEOs and
government officials.
Standard and Poor's estimates the federal
government's partial paralysis cost $ 24 billion, and consultancy IHS
Global Insights said on Wednesday that the spike
in short - term interest yields witnessed
in the week of Oct. 14 alone will add $ 114 million to the federal debt.
Broadcom is pledging to make the U.S. the «
global leader»
in 5G cellular with a $ 1.5 billion investment if the company's proposed acquisition of Qualcomm is allowed by the U.S.
government to go through, the company said Wednesday.
Martin Moen, the director general at
Global Affairs Canada who oversees North American trade policy, told a conference
in Ottawa earlier this month that it would be «very difficult to see a path forward» for NAFTA if the U.S. continued to insist on changes that would constrain cross-border commerce, such as a the suggestion that the value of U.S.
government contracts won by Canadian and Mexican firms should match the value of contracts American companies secure
in Canada and Mexico.
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Undeterred, Open Innovations aims to put all the right pieces — big traditional industry, high tech startups,
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global media — all
in the same room
in an effort to alter these larger realities.
The IMF said that the partial U.S.
government shutdown, now
in its second week, is adding to uncertainty about the still - fragile
global economic recovery.
With estimates that the
global market for medical marijuana could reach $ 50 billion by 2025, the Israeli
government is set to allow the local industry to start exporting and projects annual revenues
in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
In times of
global economic instability, precious metals and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin become more attractive as expressions of value that aren't subject to
government manipulation.
Gerard Lyons — one of the few prominent economists to back leaving the EU, and a co-founder of the Economists for Brexit group — told an audience at the Brexit &
Global Expansion Summit
in London on Monday that by failing to prepare plans for what might happen
in the event that Britain voted to leave, Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne left both the new Conservative
government and the British people high and dry.
Sebastian Vos, co-chair of
global public policy and
government affairs team at legal firm Covington, warned currency traders that they should expect lot of uncertainty surrounding the negotiations
in the coming months.
Rogoff said that
government regulation would be a trigger for the drop
in bitcoin prices, although he stressed that it would take time to develop a
global framework of regulation.
Third,
governments worldwide forged an historic climate agreement
in Paris that will drive the
global phase - out of fossil fuel generation over decades — and increase the demand for the technologies that can replace it.