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Smart business owners know that a strong credit policy can save them a lot of money, especially as uncertainty in the economy increases.

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Weakness in the global economy and concern about the uneasiness of markets, as well as uncertainty about many lushly - priced private companies known as unicorns, drove the markdown, investment experts said.

Another uncertainty is Venezuela, where the state oil company PDVSA has seen its production cut in half as its economy teeters and its ability to pump and process crude deteriorates.

We point to business and policy uncertainty, people are still unsure as to who has their hands on the steering wheel... People have got to start believing in the real economy and I don't think we have that belief yet.»

In a conference held on Tuesday, Lee said:» «We kept the base rate unchanged today as there is a need to closely examine growing protectionist measures and uncertainties abroad, although the local economy is expected to keep firm growth on the back of improvements in the global economy.&raquIn a conference held on Tuesday, Lee said:» «We kept the base rate unchanged today as there is a need to closely examine growing protectionist measures and uncertainties abroad, although the local economy is expected to keep firm growth on the back of improvements in the global economy.&raquin the global economy.»

Growth in consumer and business spending, as well as private - sector hiring — the parts of the economy that are supposedly most susceptible to uncertainty — picked up in the fourth quarter, despite the prospect of the fiscal cliff.

However, as seen in Chart 10, there is some evidence of lower heterogeneity among forecasters in the Blue Chip survey compared with the Survey of Professional Forecasters, especially in recent periods, which, in retrospect, were periods of high fundamental uncertainty in the economy.

High income shoppers are scaling back due to oscillations in their stock market portfolios, and the Federal Reserve's delay in raising interest rates has also worried shoppers who see the hesitancy as a reflection of uncertainty in the economy, analysts said.

As history has taught us, inflation distorts decision - making in the economy, discourages saving, and increases uncertainty about the future.

And right now — with uncertainty rife in economies and governments all over the globe — is a perfect time to play the options game as the markets experience wild mood swings.

This uncertainty should gradually decline — for better or for worse — over the coming months, as the sequester's impact takes hold and more economic data come in, giving us a clearer picture of the forward momentum of the economy.

There are hotspots globally, and there is policy uncertainty in the United States, but again, we've been focused on the emerging market theme because we have found that economies that we used to think of as politically unstable have actually proved to be less so as they pursue more orthodox types of policies.

Confusion reigns around the world as politics is causing uncertainty in much of the developed world's economies.

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National data pointed to continued strength in the Spanish economy but a loss of momentum in France, as French consumers reined in their spending, probably due to political uncertainty in the run - up to the country's presidential election.

Powell has in the past expressed a view that Fed communication «should do more to emphasize the uncertainty that surrounds all economic forecasts, should downplay short - term tactical questions such as the timing of the next rate increase, and should focus the public's attention instead on the considerations that go into making policy across the range of plausible paths for the economy.»

«These prices were supported by strong demand for quality dairy ingredients in emerging markets across a number of Asian economies, as well as Brazil and China, offsetting economic uncertainty in Europe,» he added.

«Reducing unnecessary spending allows the City to direct resources effectively and build larger reserves as New York City's economy shows signs of slowing and uncertainty remains around the future of federal funding,» wrote Riley Edwards, CBC research associate, in a blog post.

As the major areas of contention become clear, some remain from recent years, while others are new, and questions loom over the city budget cycle due to uncertainty in Washington, D.C., state funding shifts being proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and a slowing city economy.

The uncertainty caused by an in / out referendum with a date set for end of negotiations could be hugely damaging to Britain's economy, as foreign companies may postpone or divert investment.

DiNapoli says the stock market, as well as the nation's economy faces numerous uncertainties, including the on going European debt crisis, and the so - called fiscal cliff in the federal budget, that the President and Congress have set up to occur at the end of this year, when they must make some tough spending and taxing decisions.

A British exit from the European Union is the greatest threat facing the country's economy in the next decade, Ed Balls will say as he attacks Conservative ministers for creating uncertainty for the country's businesses.

In this case this means that the economy as a whole takes a dive due to consumer uncertainty.

If a Brexit is voted for and uncertainty in the U.K. economy loom, U.K. gilts could benefit further (prices continue to rise and yields fall), as the Bank of England could keep rates low for longer.

When there's uncertainty in the air and investors become fearful about the economy and major investment markets, we often hear of them flocking to and investing in gold because as a commodity, it's inflation proof as a tangible asset.

In addition, borrowing during a down economy or when uncertainty is high (about factors such as inflation and a volatile interest rate environment) could be a good strategy for achieving a favorable rate — choose a time when a bank may be especially motivated to make a deal or give you the best rate possible.

Even with all of the uncertainty surrounding the direction of the U.S. economy, many pet retailers rang in the new year with optimism as several key economic indicators provided good reason to hope that 2015 could be a banner year for their businesses.

In other words, as uncertainty increases, the worst case scenario becomes the worst imaginable case — namely the case where we have to switch off our economy not only over night but to do so now.

The dubious legal basis of both the Tailoring Rule and EPA's efforts to bully States into immediately amending their permit programs» now impose a terrible uncertainty tax on our struggling economy, as no business is able to make plans or investments in reliance on a regulatory scheme so clearly at odds with the plain language of the Act.»

Although there is always a Paul Krugman forecasting doom, and some guy with a newsletter predicting DJI at 20,000, yet we as an society / economy are able to make choices and actions in the face of this uncertainty.

Several papers illustrate methodological advances in dealing with uncertainties with practical applications related to major global and regional challenges such as food security, greenhouse gas emission reductions and moving towards green economy.

These rules the President put on hold in 2011 in an effort to reduce «regulatory burdens and regulatory uncertainty, particularly as our economy continues to recover» — or maybe for fear they would harm his reelection chances in 2012.

«For a long time in Canada and the U.S., there's been uncertainty about whether you can patent software - related inventions,» says Courage, adding the decades - old controversy is still ongoing despite software's place as an important and evolving area of the world economy.

While the majority of small business owners believe their enterprise will grow in the new year, 50 percent say economic uncertainty continues to give them pause, and 30 percent say the health of the economy as a whole is a significant worry.

While on the one hand regulatory pressure from the regulator and banks, as well as market uncertainty is affecting cryptocurrency trading in India; blockchain technology is certainly gaining ground in Asia's third - largest economy.

Most experts believe that the growth in bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market as a whole is caused by uncertainty of the future of the US economy and the current stance of the Federal Reserve.

The economy is improving and technical jobs are not as scarce as they were during the last several years, but looking for a job in today's economy can still fill even the most confident with uncertainty and despair.

Whatever deficit reduction might be realized by taking a carving knife to the MID would come at an intolerably steep price: trillions of dollars in wealth destruction and a new uncertainty in what has long been recognized as a bedrock of our economy.

The first - quarter lull reflected a combination of uncertainty in the economy, as well as the fact that the Chicago climate does not attract a high volume of travelers during January and February.

Considering all the uncertainty that's been attached to the new administration in Washington — either warranted or not — it's good to know that investors in the capital markets haven't turned bearish on the American economy; in fact, they've been quite bullish, as all major indexes are up since the election and have mostly been backed by strong Q4 earnings.

Many companies that were looking for office space are now opting to delay their plans as uncertainty looms in the economy, stalling what had been a two - year rebound, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) economy will not be impacted to the same degree as the British economy but the ongoing uncertainty will make annual real GDP growth of 1.6 per cent in the 2016 - 17 period difficult to attain.

As was made clear earlier this year, the CMBS markets don't respond well to any perception of uncertainty in the general economy.

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Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP has agreed in principle to become the anchor tenant in a Loop tower proposed by Hines, a Houston development firm, as downtown office building construction is seemingly unfazed by uncertainty over the economy and the war against Iraq.

By Brent Wayne As one of the most effective tax shields of any deduction, the mortgage insurance tax write - off is essential to the protection of the middle class, especially in a volatile economy of uncertainty.

By Jennifer Labrecque As uncertainty in financial markets continues, affecting all aspects of the economy, commercial landlords ought to consider the manner in which they approach lease agreements and their negotiation, as well as the parties with whom they conduct businesAs uncertainty in financial markets continues, affecting all aspects of the economy, commercial landlords ought to consider the manner in which they approach lease agreements and their negotiation, as well as the parties with whom they conduct businesas well as the parties with whom they conduct businesas the parties with whom they conduct business.

October readings of consumer sentiment, as well as homebuilder confidence, were lower than they had been in many months, reflecting uncertainty about the budget impasse and its effect on the economy, according to Freddie Mac chief economist Frank Nothaft.