Sentences with phrase «as consumer prices»

If their portfolios bring home an inadequate yield, they risk losing purchasing power as consumer prices increase at a faster rate than their incomes.

As consumer prices generally rise, the purchasing power of all fixed investments is reduced.

However, much of this increase was just in the last year, as consumer prices for oranges rose 23 % between March 2013 and March 2014 — more than any other food product.

The typical economic reports such as the consumer price index, GDP growth, Tankan index, and so on, are also considered potent drivers of the EUR / JPY cross, but they don't reach the degree of consideration accredited to stock market changes and the Bank of Japan decisions.

Right now, the federal government largely relies on what's known as the Consumer Price Index, referred to as the C.P.I.

While a low unemployment rate can indicate tight labour - market conditions, the 2017 average hourly wage of full - time and part - time employees combined grew by only 1.7 per cent — the lowest year - over-year growth since 1998 and more or less at the same rate as consumer price inflation.

Couple this with various features of the plans themselves — for instance, early retirement provisions allowing teachers to retire in their early - to - mid 50s, unrealistic assumptions about investment returns, and cost - of - living adjustments not tied to any inflation index such as the Consumer Price Index — and you have a system that carries a hefty price tag.

Using economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Indexes (PPI), the Fed will establish interest rate targets intended to keep the economy in balance.

The long decline in inflation seems to be turning, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 1.6 % year - over-year, the most in two years (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 11/18/2016).

The interest rates for bonds with floating coupon rates are based on a benchmark, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), adding a certain number of basis points (bps) to the benchmark.

Typically hard assets are an excellent hedge against inflation, meaning their value rises as the general price levels for goods and services increases (known as Consumer Price Index or CPI).

To evaluate properly how much can be earned through stock investments in a long period of time, the effect of inflation has to be extracted from the picture, by adjusting the intermediate results according to an index such as the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Evidently, pressure is building from the very top that RPI is a discredited measure of inflation which should be abolished to save the government money; but many employee pensions are linked to RPI, and unions would strongly oppose any attempt to shift to a less volatile measure which would reduce payouts, such as the consumer price index (CPI) or the ONS» preferred index, «consumer price inflation including owner - occupiers» housing costs» (CPIH).

Indexed Premium Whole Life — With an indexed policy, the policy's face amount will increase based on increases in an underlying index such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Dr. Paulin's analysis is based on data for which collection has recently started in the Consumer Expenditure Survey, a rich dataset that is the source for other critical statistics such as the Consumer Price Index.

Not exact matches

U.S. indexes were mainly lower as traders also took in data showing stronger house prices along with a dip in consumer confidence.

But the key is to make sure the price you're charging represents the value it offers to the consumer, and that you as a company are demonstrating the value.

The news is not all positive, however, as much of the increase is due to higher consumer prices on imported goods thanks to a lower dollar.

Statistics Canada's Consumer Price Index rose one per cent in June from a year earlier, as cheaper gasoline allowed Canadians to stretch their paycheques, the agency reported July 21.

MUMBAI / BENGALURU, April 18 - Demand for physical gold was lower - than - usual during a key festival in the world's second biggest consumer India as local prices peaked and a cash crunch curbed retail spending.

The second possible consequence my colleague identifies is that if higher prices translate into consumers willingly paying more for their lingerie, they'll spend less elsewhere and someone else will as a result earn less money.

BoC Governor Mark Carney feels he doesn't have to raise rates because inflation, as measured by the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) is still within target.

It's also a good time to think about the consumer discretionary sector, says Lewenza, as lower prices at the pumps mean consumers have more cash to spend.

In a new report from BI Intelligence, we examine where the wireless industry stands as a result of the price war and uptick in data demand from consumers.

And on the US side, those tariffs were not placed on consumer goods, which would have a more material impact and from a market perspective, we do see quite a lot priced in, in terms of our downside scenario, as it relates to trade.

Faced with a dilemma of how to gain awareness as «The Computer Inside» with lower - priced competitors chomping at the bit for market share, Intel took a page from consumer marketing.

That's difficult because the consumer price basket is influenced by volatile items such as energy and food.

For example, refining margins tend to expand when oil prices decline as the savings refiners reap from using cheaper crude to make gasoline and other products aren't immediately passed on to consumers at the pump.

«Volumes are forecast to fall by 0.1 percent as price rises, which came into play as a result of the weakened pound, will discourage cash strapped consumers from shopping over the seasonal period,» the research company said.

The shifting fortunes came as more consumers gravitated towards more capable smart watches and away from simpler, and lower priced, fitness trackers.

Just as businesses used the threat of going to Google Apps to get better terms on Microsoft Office, cloud consumers use multiple cloud options to keep their providers honest on prices and service.

The June increase in the consumer price index is not expected to have a significant impact on markets, as economists had accurately predicted the rise.

And as the EIA points out, this brief wholesale price drop hasn't been matched by overall drops in California's consumer electric rates, which remain well above average.

But unlike in past years, consumers will have to shop around to get the best deal, as some of the major wireless carriers have decided to sell the new Samsung models for 10 % or more higher than the list price.

Meanwhile, there will be more economic data released this week that could influence the Fed's stance, including a look at housing data as well as the Labor Department's Consumer Price Index, which likely increased 0.2 % in July.

It looks like next year might be a good time to cut the carbohydrates as a drought - fueled jump in wheat costs will make bakery goods the food items with the biggest price gains for U.S. consumers.

Retailers, especially those with an online presence, can count on a significant sales jump as consumers log on to scour the web for the best sales and lowest prices.

Chinese consumers also tend to choose price over brand, Wang says, opting for much cheaper Android smartphone from local vendors such as Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Huawei.

China's consumer inflation rate grew at its fastest pace in six months in October as food prices rose, while producer prices accelerated to a near - five year high, exceeding expectations.

John specifically described his concern over Trump's calls to bring manufacturing back to the states — and what he sees as an inevitable price increase for American consumers.

The Eurozone's economy slipped in the third quarter as the slowdown in China and other emerging markets more than offset the benefit to consumers from low oil prices.

The tariffs could result in higher prices for consumers on things such as automobiles, as manufacturers pass on the higher costs of raw materials from abroad.

As we near peak summer driving season, American consumers would have worried a generation ago that such a meeting would be an impetus for a pullback in production, with oil exporters aiming to raise prices by limiting supply.

Facebook used CES as an opportunity to announce consumer availability and pricing for the VR headset.

Some business owners argue that raising the minimum wage will lead to higher prices for consumers, and some economists argue that it could depress job growth or even end up eliminating positions as it leads to more automation.

HTC is also describing the Vive Pro as a «premium» consumer device intended for «VR enthusiasts,» which likely means that it will cost more than the current Vive, which costs $ 600 after a $ 200 price cut in August.

As Marketing-Schools.org explained, «In a prime example of low - end market disruption, Amazon found consumers who didn't want all the great features of the iPad, but wanted the basic features at a baseline price.»

Deloitte cited the improving labor market, increasing home values and lower gas prices as helping contribute to improved consumer sentiment.

But with Amazon's promise to make price - cuts and consumer preferences generally veering towards healthy, organic foods, grocery store investors likely fear that Whole Foods could cut deeper into the market shares of traditional grocers like Kroger — as well as their suppliers.

When leasing, the consumer pays a percentage of the car's price in monthly installments, as opposed to taking out a loan based on the full price.