Sentences with phrase «as sharp falls»

Overall, food prices were flat in the June quarter as sharp falls in fruit and vegetable prices were balanced by price rises for most other items.

Gold jumped 2.3 percent to a six - week high yesterday as sharp falls on stock markets globally led to renewed demand for gold as a haven.

Manufacturing conditions stabilized last month as the sharp fall in commodity prices continues to work its way through the economy.

Check for loose fencing and debris such as sharp fallen branches, old wire or trash.

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Perth has suffered the biggest drop in house prices, falling 2.4 per cent in the June quarter, as capital city house prices across Australia decline by the sharpest rate in nearly than three years.

The Greek government has seen a sharp fall in its popularity as it implements the controversial reforms under the country's bailout program.

As the market begins to see sharp falls later this year, it will exacerbate the selling causing «panic» and the eventual correction.

The Busch family ran the company for nearly 130 years, even after it went public, but the stock stagnated in the early 2000s when Michelob and Budweiser fell into a sharp decline as Americans gravitated to wine and spirits.

U.S. crude futures dipped below $ 28.50, while the international benchmark Brent fell as far as $ 27.79 a barrel after reports that Iran had offered sharp discounts to customers in Europe and Asia to find buyers for millions of barrels of oil in storage that it is now free to sell, after the lifting of most international sanctions on it at the weekend.

Companies in sectors such as iron and steel have been affected by the sharp fall in commodity prices.

Stock markets could see sharp falls before the end of year as valuations have hit disproportionate levels, one strategist told CNBC.

Population growth rates have fallen in Western Australia and across the country as a whole, with WA experiencing a sharp drop in overseas migration and a net loss of people through interstate movements.

Her father had hoped she could use her business acumen and political standing to clamp down on theft from the state oil company as it struggled to adjust to the sharp fall of oil prices over the previous year.

PARIS, April 27 (Reuters)- Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell 18 percent in 2017 to $ 1.41 trillion, due partly to a sharp decline in flows into the United States as the prospect of tax reform reduced the incentive to engage in financial and corporate restructuring.

U.S. stock futures are trading more than 3 % lower as investors worry about a sharp drop in Chinese stocks after Friday's falls of more than 3 % for U.S. indices.

Cooling US core inflation this year was driven by major one - off drops — especially the sharp fall in wireless costs due to changes in major pricing plans — as well as some moderation in a few key categories such as housing.

As of the end of 2000, U.S. equity dividends were at a 101 - year low (falling from 7.2 % in 1950 to 1.1 %) Moreover, there has been a sharp decline in the proportion of companies paying dividends to just 21 % in 2000.

European and Asian stocks fell Tuesday, following a sharp selloff the previous day in the U.S., as jitters about global growth continued to weigh on investors.

Data from sources such as the Metals Economics Group (MEG) in Canada and Price Water house Coopers suggest that global spending on exploration has been relatively weak in recent years, following a sharp fall in the late 1990s.

Gold suffered a sharp fall this week as better - than - expected U.S. economic data raised the possibility that the Federal Reserve may start scaling back its $ 85 - billion - per - month bond - buying program earlier than anticipated.

However, given the sharp declines in import prices, the value of imports has fallen over 2003 as a whole.

Following a sharp fall in March, consumer sentiment, as measured by the Westpac - Melbourne Institute index, rose only slightly in April, though it remains a little above long - run average levels.

Global stock markets fell Monday, led by a sharp dive in Japan, as traders awaited a packed schedule of economic data releases this week in the U.S. and a key meeting of the Federal Reserve.

The sharp fall on Wednesday came on the heel of the cancellation of SegWit2x — the controversial bitcoin protocol upgrade, as reported by CCN.

The sharp fall in the Australian dollar has encouraged foreign selling of our market, but we see the lower Australian dollar as a medium - term positive.

But Harvick's days as owner came to an end last fall when Harvick and his wife DeLana — who ran the organization on a day - to - day basis — announced they were selling the Nationwide portion of KHI to Harvick's Cup owner Richard Childress and the Truck Series teams to Eddie Sharp.

Against Man City, albeit Arsenal went 2 - 1 ahead, they weren't at their sharpest and it can be tough as a striker to tuck away the odd chance that falls to you.

Obviously, that has not been the case, as sharps appear to be all over the Colts this week, with 70 % of the money falling on Indy.

For a large part of last season, we were actually proved right, but too many years of falling short has also given us a sharp dose of pessimism as well, so when we come up against a big team like Man City today, we tend to hope for the best and expect the worst.

As strong advocates of betting against the public this begs the questions: Where is sharp money falling on this game?

Van Gaal has already admitted his captain can not be placed ahead of Martial, as per the Guardian, but with a goal against Watford that suggested he may also be a forward with far sharper instincts than his captain at present, in his current condition, Rooney may have also fallen behind Memphis Depay as an attacking option.

nice post white ox great to read bout every1s first memories, my first memory of the gunners was micky thomas's goal to bt liverpool and win the league.i was 7 and being from ireland back then u wer utd or liverpool bt the moment i fell in love wit arsenal was actually quite random and unremarkable... an ian wright goal vs former club crystal palace, typical sharp finish bt electric celebration into section of the fans mock shooting wit both hands as he sprinted before blowin «smoke» from his fingertips, du n no why but that sealed it for me, of course then we got bergkamp, henry, vieira, petit and iv been obsessed since

The resting stage usually comes every three years or so and lasts for three months, but sharp hormonal changes (such as being born) actually triggers the resting stage and hence the baby's hair falls off and stays off for a few months.

As long as your child is under adult supervision and his play area is free of ungated stairs, sharp edges, and other hazards, most falls will not cause serious injurAs long as your child is under adult supervision and his play area is free of ungated stairs, sharp edges, and other hazards, most falls will not cause serious injuras your child is under adult supervision and his play area is free of ungated stairs, sharp edges, and other hazards, most falls will not cause serious injury.

«I bought these, not because we have small children, but because as seniors, we don't want to fall on sharp corners.

As the Bank of England has pointed out, higher VAT, higher tuition fees and the sharp fall in the value of sterling since 2010 have driven up inflation and reduced the living standards of British families.

He said the economy could crumble under any major economic shock such as crop failure or sharp fall in commodity prices.

But as noted earlier, a sharp fall in Labour MPs lowers the number of nominations the Corbynites need.

The myth that MPs are «nostalgic» for the good ol' days when they could pitch up for a spot of lunch at one, fall asleep in the chamber at 2.30, and head to the bar at five sharp after binning the odd rogue bit of correspondence from a random punter has not been true for the twelve years I've worked as a bag - carrier to politicians.

The talks could lead to tricks such as raiding special funds or moving spending items outside of the regular budget, although any new borrowing to pay those operations costs would fall under sharp criticism.

These advances, ranging from edible sensors to cordless heart monitors to robotic arms that mirror a doctor's movements, presage sharp falls in cost just as consumers clamor for more affordable health care.

The impact of the down economy has been felt more on the supply side than on demand, as reflected in OPEC's response, but especially in the sharp fall - off of new exploration and production activity in non-OPEC states, experts say.

More than the embarrassment of falling asleep at an important meeting, sleep deprivation can result in cognitive impairment — your judgment just isn't as sharp as it should be.

Camilla Belle: As the evening's honoree, Camilla Belle took my breath away in her Schiaparelli Fall 2016 Couture gown that had the fanciful whimsy of a skirt embroidered with colourful creatures and the sharp elegance of an architectural bodice.

As a nail art newbie, I wanted to immerse myself into the world of nail art by playing with sharp graphic designs and autumn colors from the Essie «Tokyo» Fall collection.

He also landed the cover of the fall / winter 2015 issue of GQ Style Germany, where he's seen wearing a sharp blue suit.Photographed by Paul Wetherwell, Daniel showcased the latest fall pieces from labels such as Jil Sander and Bally.

Since 1928, apart from during WW2, every night at 8 o'clock sharp, the buglers of the Last Post Association, who are members of the Ypres Voluntary Fire Brigade, play the Last Post as a homage to the fallen.

School grounds should be inspected for potential hazards such as: • Verandah poles outside doorways, in thoroughfares or in situations where students are unlikely to see them, especially while running; • Steps and changes in level which are poorly proportioned, difficult to see or lack handrails; • Fencing, gates and railings which students climb and which have structural problems, sharp protrusions, splinters or other hazards; • Trip hazards at ground level — protruding drainage pit covers, irregular paving, cracks or tree roots in thoroughfares, broken off post or other remnants of old structures; • Loose gravely surfaces on slopes and where students run; • Slippery patches which may stay damp in winter; • Rocks which students can fall onto or throw around; • Embankments which students can slip down or which have protruding sharp objects; • Blind corners in busy areas; taps and hoses which are positioned where students play or walk; window glass at low levels through which students could fall; • Holes, cracks or exposed irrigation fixtures in ovals; • Trees or shrubs with poisonous parts, sharp spikes or thorns or branches at eye level; • Splinters and deteriorating timbers in seats, retaining edges and other wooden constructions; • sSeds or other areas with hazardous chemicals or machinery to which students have access; rubbish skips which students can climb into or around, or which place students at risk when trucks enter the school; • Areas within the site used for car parking when students are present; and, • Sporting equipment such as goal posts or basketball rings which have structural or other design or maintenance problems.

At full wood, the XKR - S emits a raw, guttural snarl of blats and grunts and the sharp bark at lift - off is chased by intermittent aftershocks of snaps and crackles as the engine revs fall.

Esme's voice - sharp, observant, and with a quiet, mordant wit - chronicles the rise and fall and further fall of her complicated parents, as well as her own painful reckoning with love and life.