Sentences with phrase «as economic numbers»

Human psychology plays as big a role in market behavior, as economic numbers and corporate profits do in the short to intermediate term.

In fact, their binaries and spread contracts cover an array of underlying markets, including commodity futures, equity index futures and spot forex rates, as well as economic numbers.

Therefore he will continue hiking rates at a measured pace for as long as economic numbers are relatively strong regardless of financial market movements.

Not exact matches

As we explained in our recent cover story, Trudeau's entire economic agenda is built around a single motto: «A strong economy is the one that provides the largest number of good jobs for the largest number of Canadians.»

Trump pointed to low unemployment numbers for women and minorities as proof that his administration is helping communities improve their economic circumstances, saying West recognizes the progress.

There are a number of reasons why Facebook doesn't want to describe itself as a media company, including economic ones.

Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Far from an economic powerhouse, China's economy remains a middleweight when its vast number of poor people is taken into account — the country's per capita GDP is only around US$ 4,500, 1 / 10th that of the U.S. And as a share of the economy, household incomes have actually declined over the past decade.

Perth - based Matrix Composites & Engineering has flagged a number of redundancies and a $ 2.6 million impairment as it battles falling demand for its services in the tough economic climate.

It was also the fastest rate of growth since the third quarter of 2014, and pundits are already declaring the headline number as good news for Hillary Clinton, who is running a campaign that promises a continuation of President Barack Obama» economic policies.

Some bad economic news this morning: New home sales rose slightly in April, but median housing prices fell sharply, as did the number of new unemployment claims, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The New York Times spoke to a number of experts on the topic, who cited social changes — such as higher divorce rates — and the economic downturn as possible reasons for the increase in suicide rates overall.

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 number of unpaid internships is a primary concern, as the potential economic damage is likely proportional to the number of positions.

Listed as second highest on the Distressed Community Index and number four in America's top 10 dying cities, Cleveland is suffering through undeniable economic difficulties.

Amid this volatile economic climate, small business owners may be facing a number of challenges, such as holding too much inventory or sluggish receivables, which can send a business's cash flow into the red.

Realizing that Jews have been the scapegoats of all Western history, that they have been made to bear responsibility for everything from the Black Death to the economic ills of the Germans, these observers fear that the enormous increase in Jewish numbers in America will lead to charges that the Jews have monopolized the opportunities for economic advance and that these charges will pave the way for Fascism here as they paved the way for Hitler in Germany.

Economic conditions have made it more difficult to close deals; however, business brokers are reporting a record number of buyer inquiries as a result of the huge number of corporate layoffs over the last six to nine months.

The ICSA is made up of 17 member organizations that make regular recommendations about the global marketplace to a number of prominent economic bodies, such as the OECD.

For those uninitiated, Startup America is a White House partnership with AOL co-founder Steve Case and the Kauffman and the Case Foundations, with the aim to increase «the number of new, high - growth firms that are creating economic growth, innovation, and quality jobs; celebrate and honor entrepreneurship as a core American value and source of competitive advantage; and inspire and empower an ever - greater diversity of communities and individuals to build great American companies.»

In May, the World Economic Forum (WEF) estimated that by 2050, the size of the retirement savings gap — unfunded pensions, in other words — could be as much as $ 400 trillion, an unimaginably large number.

Recently, short - term rates have risen as a growing number of central banks reverse their overly accommodative monetary policy in response to better economic conditions.

This could have been done to offset some of the negative commentaries concerning the fiscal outcome for 2015 - 16, such as the downward revisions to economic growth by the IMF, the Bank of Canada and a number of private sector economists.

These improvements in outcomes have surfaced amidst a number of other important changes in the environment as well, including significant technological progress and better economic policies.

As noted, there are a number of downside risks to the economic forecast.

The $ 330 - billion spending plan says while several economic indicators such as employment numbers and tax revenues are up, and this year's deficit will likely be lower than expected — there are risks ahead: oil prices are expected to remain low; Canadian exports may remain flat; and «possible U.S. policy actions affecting trade could restrain exports to the U.S. even further,» the budget says.

In 2016, the Far East Federal District's trade with China amounted to $ 6 billion, accounting for 25 percent of its foreign trade volumes.47 In a meeting with the vice premier of China's State Council, Putin stated that Chinese investment in the Russian Far East has exceeded $ 3 billion since 2015.48 According to Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East Alexander Galushka, as of November 2017, the number of projects in the PDAs and the Free Port of Vladivostok involving Chinese capital tripled in the past year to twenty - eight projects worth $ 4 billion that account for 85 percent of foreign investment attracted to the Russian Far East since 2015.49 At the Third Eastern Economic Forum in September 2017 — an annual conference to attract foreign investment to the Russian Far East — Putin even used these investment figures in jest to encourage Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to increase Japanese investments in the Russian Far East.50

The 2013 - 14 Estimates are affected the ending / winding down of a number of stimulus programs announced as part of the Economic Action Plan.

Economic pressures to reduce legal costs is the primary force behind a growing number of firms moving away from the billable - hours model to new alternative billing models such as fixed, flat, blended or capped fees.

Heâ $ ™ s Number Two: Â Stephen Poloz was widely acknowledged in economic and political circles as the second - best choice for the top job at the Bank of Canada.

It can be maddening to read an article that quotes Chinese GDP numbers as if they were a real measure of long term economic growth.

Suffice it to say that while there remain some bright spots in market action, such as the overall profile of market breadth (as measured by the simple NYSE advance - decline line), as well as bright spots in economic figures, such as Friday's upbeat jobs number and the reasonable behavior of credit spreads to - date, the weight of the evidence is increasingly cautious.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

One lawmaker described it as «an eye - popping number,» but legislators were still generally optimistic about potential economic opportunities.

The Great British Pound is showing some relative strength finally, as the bullish Employment Report helped the currency, despite the persistent Brexit worries and the recent weakness in economic numbers.

For example, with regard to money there is supply and demand as there is with all other economic goods, but money demand can not be properly understood as an economy - wide number.

Todayâ $ ™ s numbers underscore the need for further enhancements as unemployment remains high in the wake of the economic crisis.

The key economic numbers in the country that have been announced so far this month include the IHS Markit manufacturing PMI, which slipped to 55.9 in September from 56.7 in August, as growth in new orders and output led to rising commodity prices and disruptions in supply chains.

The Trudeau government's fiscal plan as updated in the Fall Economic Statement meets a number of progressive commitments, but also raises a lot of questions about what can be expected of the federal Budget to be tabled next March.

The International Monetary Fund cut its global economic growth forecast for 2016 on Tuesday as it expects a number of factors to weigh on world economies.

A number of issues were discussed including the impact of the proposed amendments to the Yukon Environmental and Socio - economic Assessment Board Act, which is currently before Parliament and which will among other things, remove set timelines for assessments as well as requiring re-assessments for large scale mining projects, where a full environmental screening has already been positively concluded.

But it's best to proceed with caution in interpreting the numbers, as is often the case with economic data.

They failed to take credit or make the case for the economic upturn, and how their policies have much to do with lower unemployment (5.8 %), significant debt reduction, healthy corporate balance sheets, greater financial stability (Dodds - Frank), record stock market numbers, as well as reducing the gap between high earners and the middle class through Obamacare and reducing the Bush tax cuts.

As I argued when the second quarter GDP numbers confirmed the recession, the big issue is not whether GDP growth is slightly positive or slightly negative. The big issue is why it has been so close to zero in the first place. The July GDP numbers do not change that analysis. And they do not change the empirical fact that the Harper government's overall economic record — even before this year's downturn — is uniquely weak, on both historical and international criteria.

To ensure that they achieve this political commitment, a number of restraint measures have been introduced in the 2010, 2012 and 2013 budgets as well as in the November 2013 Update of the Economic and Fiscal Projections.

In addition, we are also exploring a number of economic opportunities involving Indigenous groups and communities in environmental stewardship as well as innovative economic partnership opportunities and other long - term agreements outlining our commitment to engagement.

The IMF cut its global economic growth forecast for 2016 as it expects a number of factors to weigh on world economies.

Janet L. Yellen will join a number of other former Fed officials as a fellow in economic studies at the Washington think tank.

However, following protests by a number of private sector economists, it was included as a separate adjustment to the revenue and expense forecasts rather than as an adjustment to the economic forecasts.

Over the next two decades, the economic expansion continued — the U.S. economy grew by almost 60 % — yet the number of listed companies fell by 3,650 as delistings increased and new listings slowed dramatically: