Sentences with phrase «u.s. economy and our businesses»

Rep. Kevin Brady (R - Texas) shares his thoughts on how the new tax law has impacted the U.S. economy and businesses.

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For the men and women of the U.S. military, starting a business in this economy can be tricky.

By virtually every measure, prohibition of cannabis with high THC commonly known as marijuana and the variant with no recreational drug potential commonly known as hemp has cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars in missed business opportunities and wasted resources spent unsuccessfully fighting the so - called war on drugs.

Our survey, conducted April 27 through May 2, assessed the existing primary candidates in the Republican and Democratic parties and explored the issues of greatest impact to small - business owners — a significant force in the U.S. economy as well as an extremely engaged segment of the electorate.

«We saw good client activity in our balanced portfolio of businesses... The U.S. economy continues to show consumer and business optimism, and our results reflect that,» Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said in a statement.

While franchising makes up a «thriving and expanding» sector in the economy according to the U.S. Commercial Service, few franchisors credit the Dominican Republic as a major driver of business as they might swiftly - growing Asian markets.

Arne Sorenson, Marriott CEO, talks about the impact of Trump's policies on his business, how a strong dollar will impact travelers, and the state of the U.S. economy.

Once primarily a scourge of traditional brick - and - mortar retailers, Amazon's cloud over U.S. business has spread to more corners of the economy and raised worries about where it could strike next.

In the October report, there were five: stronger - than - expected U.S. growth; higher - than - expected oil prices; the possibility that weak business investment had altered the economy's potential; slower growth in less advanced economies such as China; and a tilt to saving from spending by Canada's heavily indebted households.

Business owners are optimistic about the U.S. economy improving and want to grow their business, but they face significant hurdles in doing so, a new reporBusiness owners are optimistic about the U.S. economy improving and want to grow their business, but they face significant hurdles in doing so, a new reporbusiness, but they face significant hurdles in doing so, a new report shows.

WASHINGTON, April 18 - «Robust» business borrowing, rising consumer spending, and tight labor markets indicate the U.S. economy remains on track for continued growth, the Federal Reserve reported on Wednesday, with the risks of a global trade war the one big outlier.

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard gives presentation on the U.S. economy and monetary policy before the National Association for Business Economics conference, «Promoting Sustained Growth: Policy Tensions and Risks» - 1300 GMT.

«The U.S. economy has changed dramatically from 2008 to the present, and there has been no immigration reform to accommodate new start - ups and businesses,» says Zach Haller, founder and chief executive of Seattle - based Found in Town.

Though much of the economy is doing very well, with 2014 being the best year for U.S. job gains since 1999, and stock markets at record highs, most small businesses and employees are not feeling it.

As the U.S. economy picks up steam, companies will require loans for expansion, hiring and other expenditures, Klock says, and BMO should be able to pick up some of that business.

Immigrant founders play a vital role as connectors to global markets — both abroad and here in the U.S. Immigrant businesses are 60 percent more likely to export than native - owned companies, and more than 2.5 times as likely to rely on exports for a large part of their sales, according to the Partnership for a New American Economy.

Combining growth (50 %), employment (30 %), and business (20 %), U.S. News & World Report put together their list of the best economies in the US.

That bolded header screamed off the pages of the Globe and Mail business section the morning after embattled U.S. president Barack Obama informed the world that he was ready to uncork America's seemingly bottomless bottle of liquidity and pour another US$ 447 billion on the unemployment problem haunting the stalled U.S. economy.

From its Washington, DC, headquarters, CRB serves businesses and governments worldwide, offering high - quality insights into the U.S. economy, the companies that comprise it and the forces that shape it.

The GBTA attributes the uptick in business - travel spending to improvements in the U.S. economy, job market and consumer confidence.

The move is a vote of confidence in the U.S. economy — a signal that consumers and businesses don't need quite as much help via monetary policy now that the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.6 percent, close to what economists call full employment.

The president's position will likely only be swayed by U.S. businesses and politicians, not foreign governments, by convincing him of the likely harm to the economy if Canada is not exempt, said Simard.

During the summit held on Monday, attendees from various technology companies, lobbying groups, and law firms, gathered to discuss India's growing economy and its impact on U.S. businesses.

«The global economy continues to do well, and we remain optimistic about the positive impact of tax reform in the U.S. as business sentiment remains upbeat, and consumers benefit from job and wage growth,» Dimon said.

Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development; the uncertainties inherent in business and financial planning, including, without limitation, risks related to Pfizer's business and prospects, adverse developments in Pfizer's markets, or adverse developments in the U.S. or global capital markets, credit markets or economies generally; and competitive developments.

With that track record, the New T - Mobile will accelerate long - term economic stimulus for the U.S. in the 5G era — ultimately leading to the creation of thousands of American jobs and supporting business opportunities for the U.S. economy.

Through its media awareness campaign highlighting the theme, Franchising: Building Local Businesses, One Opportunity at a Time, IFA promotes the economic impact of the more than 825,000 franchise establishments, which support nearly 18 million jobs and $ 2.1 trillion of economic output for the U.S. economy.

The combined company will have lower costs, greater economies of scale, and the resources to provide U.S. consumers and businesses with lower prices, better quality, unmatched value, and greater competition.

Nothing is more important to advancing freedom in the global economy and the liberties of the world's peoples than is breaking up the powerful cartel of businesses and governments in the U.S. and E.U. which have created and administer those rules for the world they have established to serve their own interests.

And although women fill close to half of all jobs in the U.S. economy and are starting businesses at twice the rate of men, they hold less than 25 percent of STEM jobs nationwiAnd although women fill close to half of all jobs in the U.S. economy and are starting businesses at twice the rate of men, they hold less than 25 percent of STEM jobs nationwiand are starting businesses at twice the rate of men, they hold less than 25 percent of STEM jobs nationwide.

«With the global economy poised to accelerate, new U.S. tax legislation providing tailwinds and a leading franchise across our businesses, we are well positioned to serve our clients and make significant progress on the growth plan we outlined in September,» he added.

The city's economy is anchored by Carlson Industries, the 83rd largest private company in the U.S. according to Forbes, and the city also has 15.75 businesses per 100 residents, the second - highest number in the top 10 list.

It has a population of more than 620,000 residents, making it the 27th largest city in the U.S. Prior to World War II, it had an economy driven largely by major stock yards that attracted people and businesses from Omaha and Chicago.

They also suggest that the influence of U.S. economic news is even larger in a globalized world economy in which business cycles across major industrialized countries have become more synchronized, leading to greater integration and news spillover across financial markets.

«The bank has significant presence in the U.S. Mid-west and its focus on business lending leaves it levered to a strengthening U.S. economy.»

GDP growth likely stalled in the fourth quarter of 2015, pulled down by temporary softness in the U.S. economy, weaker business investment and several other temporary factors.

«Business Roundtable strongly disagrees with today's announcement because it will hurt the U.S. economy and American companies, workers and consumers by raising prices and resulting in foreign retaliation against U.S. exporters,» Joshua Bolten, president of the influential Business Roundtable, said in a statement.

Trump has long said his background in real estate and numerous business ventures give him unrivaled expertise when it comes to rebuilding the U.S. economy, which has seen weak economic growth since the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009.

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch)-- The U.S. economy grew 1.7 % in the second quarter, aided by stable consumer spending and a ramp - up in business investment, the government said Wednesday.

And while a gridlocked federal government hasn't done much to stimulate the economy, Paulsen said the weakening dollar and falling interest rates could give U.S. businesses, especially technology companies, a big booAnd while a gridlocked federal government hasn't done much to stimulate the economy, Paulsen said the weakening dollar and falling interest rates could give U.S. businesses, especially technology companies, a big booand falling interest rates could give U.S. businesses, especially technology companies, a big boost.

«Small business is a major force in the U.S. economy, and business regulations and taxes are always a hot issue during elections — it's no surprise with nearly 28 million small business in this country,» said Swanciger.

So Europeans and Asians see U.S. companies pumping more and more dollars into their economies, not only to buy their exports in excess of providing them with goods and services in return, and not only to buy their companies and commanding heights of privatized public enterprises without giving them reciprocal rights to buy important U.S. companies (remember the U.S. turn - down of Chinas attempt to buy into the U.S. oil distribution business), and not only to buy foreign stocks, bonds and real estate.

«The imposition of sweeping tariffs would trigger a chain reaction of negative consequences for the U.S. economy, provoking retaliation; stifling U.S. agriculture, goods, and services exports; and raising costs for businesses and consumers,» said the letter.

The environment for small businesses has changed in many ways in the last five years, but what hasn't changed is the central role small businesses play in the health and stability of the U.S. economy.

The group also wants to emphasize trucking as an essential cog in the wheel of the U.S. economy, which the new administration is focused on growing, and see that any changes to trade agreements like NAFTA — which also clearly would affect the U.S. trucking industry and many other businesses — are made with all due consideration.

As some 88 per cent of the total exports of Canadian small businesses and 96 per cent of the exports of medium - sized businesses go the U.S., the overall negative impact on jobs and the economy could be dramatic.

He analyzed the sales and revenues from roughly 12,000 NMSDC - certified, minority - owned businesses to determine the effect they have on the U.S. economy.

The mission is to facilitate job - creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that foreign direct investment (FDI) plays in the U.S. economy.

The Philly Fed's Aruoba - Diebold - Scotti Business Conditions Index (hereafter the ADS index) is a fascinating but relatively little known real - time indicator of business conditions for the U.S. economy, not just the Third Federal Reserve District, which covers eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and DBusiness Conditions Index (hereafter the ADS index) is a fascinating but relatively little known real - time indicator of business conditions for the U.S. economy, not just the Third Federal Reserve District, which covers eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Dbusiness conditions for the U.S. economy, not just the Third Federal Reserve District, which covers eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

«The global economy continues to do well, and we remain optimistic about the positive impact of tax reform in the U.S. as business sentiment remains upbeat, and consumers benefit from job and wage growth,» Dimon said in the bank's earnings release.