Sentences with phrase «as low interest rates continue»

Existing home sales will stay near record levels this year as low interest rates continue to drive the real estate market, says Canada Mortgage...

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In its latest Annual Report, it argued that «even if inflation does not rise, keeping interest rates too low for long could raise financial stability and macroeconomic risks further down the road, as debt continues to pile up and risk - taking in financial markets gathers steam.»

Interest rates are low throughout the developed world, except in countries experiencing fiscal crises, as central banks and other policymakers try to cope with continuing financial strains and weak economic conditions.

European markets continued lower Thursday as investors reacted to the European Central Bank keeping interest rates unchanged.

«As long as those interest rates stay as low as they are, I think you'll continue to see some form of speculative behaviour and tech is a great place for speculatioAs long as those interest rates stay as low as they are, I think you'll continue to see some form of speculative behaviour and tech is a great place for speculatioas those interest rates stay as low as they are, I think you'll continue to see some form of speculative behaviour and tech is a great place for speculatioas low as they are, I think you'll continue to see some form of speculative behaviour and tech is a great place for speculatioas they are, I think you'll continue to see some form of speculative behaviour and tech is a great place for speculation.

The outlook for the sector remains positive, as a prolonged period of low interest rates continues.

The outlook for the Real Estate sector remains positive, as a prolonged period of low interest rates continues

But the comments show Kocherlakota continues to marshal new arguments for keeping interest rates low even as most of his colleagues see the time for a rate increase as approaching.

As the economic climate continues to fluctuate and interest rates hover at record low levels, it may be a good time for small business owners to consider refinancing.

That insight, as obvious as it may seem, conflicts with the Fed's policy of raising interest rates preemptively, even as inflation continues to undershoot its target, essentially on concerns that a 17 - year - low 4.1 % jobless rate may already be beyond what officials consider «full employment.»

Instead, Yellen will continue to make the case that an interest rate hike «is coming soon and could come as soon in December,» Low said.

The stock market opened way down, continuing last Friday's selloff, though it has climbed back since the open — implying the return of volatility — as skittish investors continue to fear the sequence I describe in this AM's WaPo: tight labor market, wage pressures, higher interest rates, inflation, lower profit margins.

Banks plunged as bond yields continued to fall, which will mean lower interest rates on loans.

But as long as the PBoC can continue to withstand pressure to lower interest rates — and it seems that the traditional poor relations between the PBoC and the CBRC have gotten worse in recent months, perhaps in part because the PBoC seems more determined to reduce financial risk and more willing to accept lower growth as the cost — China will move towards a system that uses capital much more efficiently and productively, and much of the tremendous waste that now occurs will gradually disappear.

We expect the Fed to continue to gradually lift real interest rates over the forecast horizon, leaning against easy financial conditions, particularly as unemployment rates are already low.

World growth will remain low on average but negative in the UK and Europe; price inflation will remain sufficiently subdued for a while longer so as to impose no constraint on monetary expansion; central banks will sustain a regime of negative real interest rates and rapid monetary expansion; the risk of a eurozone collapse is off the table for now; finally, stock markets should continue to perform better than expected, even though the four - year old cyclical bull market is long by historical standards.

The euro continued to weaken amid growing expectations that low inflation will push the European Central Bank to cut interest rates, possibly as early as next week.

In terms of equities, the S&P 500 had its best month in four years in October, while booming corporate bond sales continued to meet high demand, appearing to reflect confidence in the strength of the US corporate sector as well as the persistence of low market interest rates.

Continuing Low Rates Risks Bigger Asset «Bubble» US Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard, 54 anni, warns that keeping interest rates near Zero risks inflating asset - price bubbles, saying officials should raise borrowing costs this year as the economy imprRates Risks Bigger Asset «Bubble» US Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard, 54 anni, warns that keeping interest rates near Zero risks inflating asset - price bubbles, saying officials should raise borrowing costs this year as the economy imprrates near Zero risks inflating asset - price bubbles, saying officials should raise borrowing costs this year as the economy improves.

With stocks remaining under pressure, investors continued to favor U.S. Treasury debt, causing interest rates to grind lower (as prices rose).

Global equity sentiment remains a bit shaky as concerns over rising commodity prices and higher interest rates continue to suggest lower corporate margins for the...

As home values continue to rise across the country and interest rates remain relatively low, now may be a great time to consider a VA Cash - Out refinance.

Global equity sentiment remains a bit shaky as concerns over rising commodity prices and higher interest rates continue to suggest lower corporate margins for the remainder of 2018.

As issuing debt to fund growth continues to lose its effectiveness, watch for the PBOC to push for a weaker Yuan as well as lower domestic interest rateAs issuing debt to fund growth continues to lose its effectiveness, watch for the PBOC to push for a weaker Yuan as well as lower domestic interest rateas well as lower domestic interest rateas lower domestic interest rates.

Among the explanations that have been put forward are the increased credibility of central banks in controlling inflation (inflation rates remain below 3 per cent across the developed world), the low level of official interest rates in the major economies reflecting low inflation and the continuing weakness in some economies, a glut of savings on world markets particularly sourced from the Asian region, and changes to pension fund rules in some countries which are seen as biasing investments away from equities towards bonds.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has voted to keep its trend - setting interest rate at record lows, as policymakers continue to rely on record stimulus to keep the economy humming.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has voted to keep its trend - setting interest rate at record lows, as policymakers continue to rely on record stimulus to keep...

«We are continuing to see borrowers take advantage of the lower interest rates as the refinance percentage increased to 39 percent of total loans in the month,» Corr said.

Since the financial crisis, interest rates continued to be at historic low levels, as various pieces of economic data were not exactly extremely positive or displayed real improvement.

With interest rates continuing to be at historical lows, and more and more people getting into solid jobs as the employment market rebounds, it points to a strengthening housing market that will boost the economy and provide a lot of different investment opportunities.

As higher yields become available in safer vehicles like government bonds, CDs (although you have protection with Flex CDs), money markets, etc., and interest rates are perceived to continue upward, cash leaves high yield investments, driving the yields higher but sending the share price lower.

With much of the global economy struggling under the weight of massive debt loads and unfavorable demographic trends, it's an open question whether the next few years will involve higher interest rates — as most experts have expected, and continue to expect — or whether these deflationary forces will keep interest rates low for a while longer.

As the Fed continues to normalize monetary policy after a protracted period of artificially low interest rates, yield - starved investors» concerns have shifted to worries over the impact rising interest rates may have on their portfolio.

This option may be chosen instead of refinancing, and the low original interest rates will continue to apply as well.

Canadians continued to rack up debt in the second quarter of the year as they took advantage of low interest rates, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

2017 was the sixth consecutive year of record U.S. corporate bond issuances, as companies continued to take advantage of the accommodative environment created by low interest rates and strong investor demand.

As much as I hate the low yield in online savings, the reality is there is no risk of capital loss, and if interest rates continue to climb you'll slowly see the yields on savings increasAs much as I hate the low yield in online savings, the reality is there is no risk of capital loss, and if interest rates continue to climb you'll slowly see the yields on savings increasas I hate the low yield in online savings, the reality is there is no risk of capital loss, and if interest rates continue to climb you'll slowly see the yields on savings increase.

As long as global interest rates remain historically low, look for U.S. equity markets to continue to risAs long as global interest rates remain historically low, look for U.S. equity markets to continue to risas global interest rates remain historically low, look for U.S. equity markets to continue to rise.

Particularly in this global low - to - negative interest rate environment, Asian bonds are attractive, as the theme of yield hunting continues.

Annuities haven't been ideal vehicles in the era of low interest rates but you can partly annuitize now and continue to do so periodically over the years, as rates start to rise to higher levels.

They hope the values recover and as long as interest rates stay low borrowers will continue to make payments when they can but if interest rates rise the tide will go out and everyone will know who was swimming naked, to quote Warren Buffett.

As the Federal Reserve continues to keep interest rates low to stimulate the economy, the interest paid on high - yield checking accounts and money market accounts has hovered in the 2 % — 3 % range.

Low interest rates also contributed to the borrowing influx, which will also become problematic as interest rates rise, as they are expected to continue doing.

The EUR / USD moved lower declining for the 5th consecutive day as U.S. yields continued to trend higher, widening the interest rate differential between the

The EUR / USD moved lower declining for the 5th consecutive day as U.S. yields continued to trend higher, widening the interest rate differential between the U.S. treasury and the German bund.

The recreational property market buying season has had a strong start and is expected to remain active throughout the summer as continued low interest rates and consumer demand fuel activity.

«As long as interest rates remain at current lows, pension deficits will continue to be high.&raquAs long as interest rates remain at current lows, pension deficits will continue to be high.&raquas interest rates remain at current lows, pension deficits will continue to be high.»

The market strength continued from the last half of 2009 as buyers were motivated by low interest rates and a desire to beat the HST.

Its fiat currency continues to fall against the dollar to all - time lows even as its regime struggled recently to reform interest rates and forgive loans.

Canadian real estate executives are bullish about their prospects for the coming year but a few unknowns, such as continued low U.S. interest rates and the level of demand for Canadian products and resources, are cause for caution, says a report by Ferguson Partners.