Given Southeast Asia's role
as a global growth engine, understanding what is shaping energy markets in this vibrant region and the implications for energy security and the environment is vital for policy makers and anyone with a stake in the energy sector.
As global growth gains momentum, emerging markets could more consistently outperform U.S. stocks, offering helpful diversification to U.S. investors.
«Uncertainties associated with Brexit were weighing on domestic activity, which had slowed even
as global growth had risen significantly.
Some question whether rising yields have been driven more by long - term factors such
as global growth and inflation prospects, or by waves of selling from mortgage players, which strategists reckon have started to abate.
Demand has suffered
as global growth has slowed, particularly from commodity - intensive emerging markets.
During Waldorf's five - year tenure as CEO, the company expanded substantially with new investments in its proprietary matching systems as well
as its global growth initiatives.
«Locating our corporate office in Glenview will give us the ability to access the new skills and talent we need to operate as a publicly traded company and enhance our effectiveness
as a global growth company,» said Stephen Golsby, Mead Johnson's chief executive.
Global markets have continued to shrug off geopolitical events (for the most part),
as global growth and more optimism abounds.
Crude oil prices are under pressure again
as global growth fears seem to outweigh oil production cutbacks.
We think they're attractive because they have faster rising earnings, higher dividend yields and lower valuations than U.S. stocks, and they can benefit
as global growth accelerates.
Demand has suffered
as global growth has slowed, particularly from commodity - intensive emerging markets.
The pound fell 1 % after the announcement while yields on United Kingdom government bonds declined, aided in part by concerns expressed by the MPC that the uncertainty surrounding Brexit will continue to weigh on domestic activity, which has slowed even
as global growth has accelerated.
Much of that projected earnings increase is coming from tax cuts and some from expectations that companies» revenue would grow at a nice clip
as global growth stayed strong.
The challenge for Uber's new CEO will be to remake its leadership and its culture
as a global growth company, following the lead of Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook.
Some other countries are much more likely to have trouble servicing their debt
as global growth continues to slow.
Not exact matches
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.
The CEO reminded the international community of one very basic lesson: in today's
global market, effective communication functions
as the starting point for successful business
growth.
Perth engineering firm Clough is targeting small - scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects
as a new
growth area, after signing a «teaming» agreement with
global company GE.
The teaser for the panel on energy markets that I am speaking on at the Milken Institute
Global Conference, highlights relentless U.S. production offsetting OPEC reductions, renewables disrupting traditional energy markets, and the geopolitical implications of U.S. production
growth displacing Russia
as the world's largest oil producer.
As Camilla Sutton, currency strategist with Scotiabank, has pointed out though, it's still important for Canada to keep a watchful eye on the Fed's next steps due to our reliance on both the American economy, and
global growth in general.
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.
As the second - largest economy in the world, and the fastest growing of the major economies, China has tremendous influence on
global economic
growth, not to mention the companies whose share values rely on such
growth.
In a note to clients late last week, Goldman's
global markets analyst Caesar Maasry characterized
global growth as «strong but slowing.»
That sudden
growth has also spawned a thriving start - up community, boasting
global names such
as Tencent and OnePlus.
«
Global growth is what matters most to Canada,»
as the demand will boost exports, he said.
Comments: «He's betting investors eventually will return to the market in force
as concerns about
global growth ease.
European markets moved lower on Monday afternoon
as investors focused on the potential impact that trade barriers could have on
global growth.
Netflix's second - quarter subscriber
growth crushed its own forecast of 3.2 million,
as the
global streaming service signed up 5.2 million new members in the period.
«China's strong and sustained
growth over the past several years has served
as a linchpin for
global trade, benefiting exporters of commodities and capital goods,» the fund said in a report.
BAML also cites corporate earnings
growth as a tailwind to stock prices, though it notes that
global purchasing manager data is «rolling over,» signaling a slowdown to come.
It roiled world stock markets
as investors worried that a trade war could derail
global economic
growth.
It wasn't immediately clear how much of the change reflected confidence that the tax - cut legislation moving through Congress will boost
growth, or other factors such
as pickups in business spending and
global growth.
Global investor confidence grew in the U.S. in the past year but cooled in some previously hot emerging markets such
as Brazil, China and India, according to a report released today by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Deloitte's Emerging
Growth Company Practice.
For an Italian company whose stock trades at a discount because of the European upheaval, but which is actually poised for
global as well
as American
growth, see Fiat Chrysler (fcau) in Fortune's Investor's Guide story, «The 21 Best Stocks to Buy for 2017 — Before Trump Becomes President.»
Brown sees the company's phenomenal
growth and
global footprint
as the almost inevitable result of Schroeter's commitment to «building an exceptional product.»
«We're pleased with our improved performance in the quarter
as it demonstrates the earnings power of our diversified franchise and shows what is possible with modest improvements in the environment and client activity, and we believe there is room for additional revenue and earnings
growth,
as we further diversify our
global franchise across a broader client base with an expanded suite of products and services.»
We don't see those red flags on the horizon
as we enter the new year, so we continue to believe that 2018 will witness strong U.S. and
global GDP
growth.
As a result of these moves, the city enjoyed the highest job
growth in the $ 20 - billion
global mobile app industry, and it was the only region in the U.S. to have an increase in tech venture - capital funding.
Famed bond fund manager Bill Gross attacked the use of negative rates
as an attempt to mask the symptoms of an unhealthy
global economy, while Ray Dalio, the head of the world's largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, has recently argued that negative rates will be ineffective at boosting
growth.
At Dyn, our platform play has meant that we're now prepared to hunt down opportunities in business categories that are emerging
as the big prospects of the future: automation, predictive analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), full cloud adoption, mobile and ever more globalization and
global growth.
As the enduring spread between WTI and the
global Brent benchmark shows,
global demand
growth is coming entirely from emerging markets.
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.
Comment: «Air cargo traffic remains a watch item for us
as the gradual market recovery continues amid modest overall
global economic
growth rates,» said Dennis A. Muilenburg.
Oil prices could spike
as US shale
growth falls short of
global demand, Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan says.
In January the International Monetary Fund said China's economic
growth would top 6.6 percent in 2018, but it could now drop by
as much
as 0.5 percent if these tariffs are imposed — and it could slow even further if a
global trade war truly heats up.
As China's
growth show signs of cooling and the Communist Party prepares for its all - important 19th Congress, a cadre of reformers led by CBRC chairman Guo Shuqing is warning that these swashbuckling
global buyers aren't national champions but lightning rods for financial risk.
«Management highlighted its
global expansion
as a new leg of
growth opening 10 offices in the last two years and adding key hires with experiences in overseeing Europe and Asia regions,» writes Marsh.
The banks says the long - oversupplied oil market is tightening up more quickly than expected
as global economic
growth fuels demand and output cuts by OPEC, Russia and several other producers eat into the world's crude stockpiles.
Out of all the books I have read around entrepreneurship, business, and leadership success, this has hands down had the most impact on the
growth of myself, our business, and the development my own leadership skills
as our team has grown from a startup to a
global company with offices in London, Singapore, and New York.»
In terms of sector benefits, the firm upgraded industrials to overweight «
as the sector benefits from solid capex trends, anticipated tax reform, and strong
global economic
growth.»