Sentences with phrase «rising interest costs»

While it has a low payout ratio (dividends are only 61 % of FFO) and a low MCX ($ 16 - 17 million), it does have a need to refinance in the next twelve months because of rising interest costs and principal repayments.

Not exact matches

As well as their impact on the currency markets, rising interest rates weigh on gold in their own right, as they increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.

If interest rates rise and the monthly cost of carrying a mortgage edges up, there's little doubt that prices will fall, as rising rates make homes less affordable.

«As interest rates begin to rise over time, financial institutions will find it necessary to pass along their increased costs in the overall cost of credit to small business and commercial customers.»

Rock - bottom interest rates have lowered mortgage carrying costs, but affordability nevertheless decreases, the faster prices rise out of line with income.

That extra interest would increase the monthly payments from $ 635 to $ 653, and the total cost of the loan would rise by $ 2,225.

The agency commissioned a survey that found 720,000 families would struggle to make payments on their home - equity loans if interest rates rose by a mere 0.25 percent, and almost one million would be in trouble if borrowing costs rose a full percentage point.

WASHINGTON, May 2 - The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and expressed confidence that a recent rise in inflation to near the U.S. central bank's target would be sustained, leaving it on track to raise borrowing costs in June.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

The record high levels of consumer debt among Canadians has also raised a red flag from Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney and others who have warned that interest rates will rise at some point — raising the cost of borrowing.

The Fed's announcement assuaged investors» concerns about the possibility of accelerated interest - rate increases as rising materials costs for companies have signaled a pickup in inflation.

Richmond Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Lacker — a known proponent for raising rates and a non-voting member of the FOMC this year — said Tuesday there was a strong case for raising interest rates, arguing that borrowing costs may need to rise significantly to keep inflation under control.

Gold is highly sensitive to rising U.S. interest rates, as these increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion while boosting the greenback.

Of the 12 stocks with the highest level of short interest, nine have risen this year to an extent that has cost traders hundreds of millions of dollars, according to S3 data.

Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty have repeatedly warned Canadians that interest rates will eventually rise, pushing up the cost of borrowing.

Labor costs are rising, interest rates are poised to trend higher, and the greenback is starting to strengthen.

Gold is highly sensitive to rising U.S. interest rates, which increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion while boosting the dollar, in which it is priced.

If rates are rising, borrowers typically seek to lock in lower rates of interest to save on interest rate costs over time.

This is because the province has accumulated a large public debt that given the prospects for an economic slowdown and / or rising interest rates will potentially increase fiscal pressure via debt service costs which in 2016 - 17 totaled $ 11.7 billion or just over 8 percent of total government spending.

«This issuance reflects OnDeck's most successful securitization issuance to date, with strong investor interest resulting in broad participation by existing and new institutional investors, expected improvement in credit ratings, and a significant reduction in cost of funds despite a rising interest rate environment, and is a testament to the strength of OnDeck's business model.»

HERERA: And, Bill, those rising costs are likely catching the attention of those Federal Reserve policymakers as they began their two - day meeting on interest rates.

A fixed rate loan offers stability and certainty, while variable and hybrid rate loans offer potential cost savings for those who are willing to take the risk of the interest rates rising.

In terms of the interest rate risks, It's more of an opportunity cost than a real «hit from rising interest rates», assuming you hold to maturity.

Unhedged foreign currency debt, as was prominent in 1997, means that a fall in the currency pushes up debt servicing costs for the government, local corporates and banks, but a rise in interest rates to assist the exchange rate has the same adverse effect.

Drawn by these potential cost and capital efficiencies, interest among financial organizations has risen sharply.

With the U.S. Fed raising interest rates, capital costs around the world are likely to start slowly rising.

The figure below was in the WSJ this AM, in an interesting piece about how, given the rising costs of college relative to incomes, some kids and their parents are taking a closer look at alternatives like technical / vocational programs.

In the meantime, Quail claims these hidden costs will only rise as interest is compounded on the deferred expenses.

While rising interest rates means it costs more for you to borrow, it also can work in your favor.

A fixed interest rate loan is viewed as a more conservative financial option, that can protect you against rising interest rates and additional interest costs accrued.

Precious and Industrial Metals Inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions and interest - rate levels, especially real yields, contributed to a 1.7 % rise in the spot price of gold (to US$ 1,325 per troy ounce), as did swings in the US dollar.1 Gold prices traded within the US$ 1,305 — 1,360 range throughout the period, reached 18 - month highs in March and capped their third straight quarterly gain, a feat not seen since 2011.1 Haven demand was a key support as exchange - traded gold holdings of 2,269 metric tons (mt) neared a five - year high.1 The Fed is widely expected to boost borrowing costs, and investors have been carefully watching the central bank's statements to see whether it targets more rate increases in 2018 than previously projected.

If the Ways and Means provision extending it permanently is signed into law, the total costs of bonus depreciation will rise to $ 507 billion (including interest costs).

When interest rates rise, they can become a challenge for stocks because they offer higher yielding investment alternatives and also make for higher borrowing costs for corporations.

The vast majority of spending growth over the next decade is the result of rising costs for health care, Social Security, and interest on the debt.

Then there's Stephen Poloz, the Bank of Canada governor who has a precarious decision to make: keep pace with rising U.S. interest rates and risk growth — not to mention driving up interest costs for heavily indebted households — or stand pat and risk a collapsing loonie.

On the other hand stands the political interest of promoting the idea that it is not really the land's site value that is rising, but construction costs.

After almost a decade of slow growth, we may finally be returning to what one might call «the old normal»: faster economic growth coming together with the return of increasing costs, inflation, rising interest rates, and greater volatility.

Since U.S. government debt is not long - term in nature, higher refinancing costs are extremely vulnerable to rising interest rates.

Increases in interest rates mean costs rise, profits fall and share prices are reduced.

It protects you from rising interest rates, but it might also cost you more in interest when compared to an adjustable - rate mortgage or ARM.

This could be because interest rates have been relatively high here, property prices have kept rising and attractive, low cost product is not yet as available here as it is overseas.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady this week but will likely further encourage expectations that it will lift borrowing costs in June on the back of rising inflation and low unemployment.

Measly interest margins and rising capital requirements are forcing the country's savings institutions to cut costs and shut branches.

Eventually, home prices will rise again but probably at a pace too slow to cover the huge expenses of owning, including closing costs, insurance, repairs, improvements, net interest costs, real estate taxes, and sales commissions when you move.

The rise in short - term market interest rates ahead of the move in monetary policy had very limited effect on the interest rates that intermediaries charge for variable - rate loans, notwithstanding the fact that the marginal cost of banks» funding of such loans is related to bill yields.

If interest rates rise, the «substitution effect» has a negative sign on consumption: the opportunity cost of consumption in period one has risen, this encourages us to save more and consume less.

After all, investors are implicitly betting that the interest rates on those loans will rise before they are paid back, increasing costs for the borrower.

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This is especially helpful for consumers who have stable but tight finances, as it protects them against the possibility of rising interest rates that could otherwise increase the cost of their loan.

Some 57 percent of respondents believe that rising interest rates add to the cost of owning a home, and they find it difficult to keep up with payments.