Sentences with phrase «asked about the economy»

When asked about the economy she doesn't talk about the deficit or the dangers of cuts.

Last month Mr Osborne was rather ordinary when he stood in for David Cameron at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time, largely because Labour's Hillary Benn and Labour MPs skillfully steered their questions towards more tricky international issues rather than ask about the economy.

Chris Kellly (Con, as charismatic as a wooden plank) asks about the economy.

When asked about the economy, those who say it is on the wrong track dipped 6 percentage points since October and a total of 25 percentage points in the past year.

Not exact matches

Saudi Arabia's economy is unfazed by geopolitical turmoil in the region, its finance minister said Wednesday when asked about intensifying conflicts with its neighbors.»

A recent Biz2Credit survey of more than 1,500 minority business owners from across the country in late March and early April asked for their opinions about the economy overall and their own prospects for success in 2016.

When we asked them whether the election was having an impact on how optimistic or pessimistic they are about the economy, and an overwhelming 77 % of 411 respondents said yes.

It's also worth noting that of the 42 questions asked during the most recent Democratic presidential debate, hosted by MSNBC, only five were about the economy, taxes or jobs (not including one about Hillary Clinton's paid speeches to Wall Street firms).

When asked about the market's current sell - off, they said they are «always concerned when the market loses any value, but we're also confident in the economy's fundamentals.»

But many company owners say while they're more upbeat about the economy, they're not planning to ask banks for financing.

Case in point: Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen, at a press conference in Washington Wednesday, answered nine questions about the U.S. economy before anyone asked her about Greece.

When asked about the role that the local, national and global economy plays in their business, 75 percent of respondents said the local economy plays a significant role in their business, while 59 percent said the national economy plays a significant role.

Asked about a proposal drafted by Russia's lower house of parliament to criminalize observance of U.S. sanctions, Medvedev said the restrictions were aimed at destroying Russia's socio - political system and harming the economy and individuals.

He also talked about the ratio of government debt to the size of the economy when asked about the $ 10 - billion deficit promise from the election.

When asked about the best way forward for Canada's economy in an Abacus Data public opinion survey last year, just one - third suggested Canada should prioritize promoting the use of Canada's oil and gas.

Canadians need to be asking what will happen to their increasingly petro - dependent economy if the rest of the world is right about climate change and their Prime Minister is wrong.

I am often asked questions about where the market or the economy may be headed.

The Good Economy Project asks important questions about taxes, inequality and what it means to have a «good economy»Economy Project asks important questions about taxes, inequality and what it means to have a «good economy»economy» in BC.

Given the importance of the US economic outlook for Canadian exports and Canada's economy more generally, firms in the Business Outlook Survey are asked about their expectations for US growth.

In its previous poll about the Trans - Pacific Partnership, the Angus Reid Institute found roughly three - in - ten Canadians choosing «don't know,» when asked about the impact the deal might have on jobs, consumer choices, and the Canadian economy overall.

It's Anyone's Guess U.S. consumers are feeling better or worse about the economy in May, depending on whom you ask.

You have to really ask yourself if it's worth playing the market when there is news about European Union countries be nearly bankrupt, the American economy struggling to recover and disasters in Asia dictating market forces.

Dozens of start - ups have also been asked to submit testimonials about the city's innovation economy and advice on how to approach Amazon.

Vallarino said that once he learned about Varela's dismissal he spoke with Martinelli to voice his support for Varela.Vallarino, a former banker and businessman, has maintained Panama's economy vigorous during his 26 - month tenure, with three international rating agencies putting the country's credit rating on a positive outlook.Martinelli has repeatedly asked Vallarino to remain as finance minister until he finds a replacement to ensure the healthy development of the Central American country's economy, which is projected to grow 9 percent this year.

This is definitely a movement that is asking the big questions about how the global economy and the national economy should be re-organized.

The survey is designed to provide a picture about the future direction of the U.S. economy by asking CEOs to report their plans for their company's sales, capex and employment in the next six months.

I have been asked to say something about the global economy from an East Asian perspective.

BTW - Asking this country to go back to the Republican party that just about ruined the economy, destroyed our credibility, bankrupted a $ 3trillion Clinton - created surplus, gave us endless war, endless restrictions on our rights, and a political climate of hate and divisiveness just because «you would NEVER vote Democrat» is a sign of hatred of America.

An event billed as a discussion on the economy turned personal Tuesday when a woman asked President Barack Obama about his Christian faith and views on abortion.

When asked how she felt about the position of candidates on things like health care, jobs, the economy, the wars, the debt, etc. she replied:

She asked me to get hold of a copy of the Financial Times as someone had mentioned there was a good article in it that morning about «the economy».

Asked about his plans to prevent devastating future flooding, he replied that things would be okay because: «We've got a strong economy and a strong country.»

Ultimately is is not even necessarily about morality or class as it is generally the poorest and most vulnerable who really get it in the neck if an economy implodes... just ask the Greeks.

Mr Blair appeared no more confident when asked about Gordon Brown taking over at No 10, after he praised the chancellor for his adept management of the economy.

While campaigning on Paladino's home turf (he was at the Niagara Blower Company in Erie County), Lazio was asked about the Obama administration's new focus on the economy — specifically the president's plan to let businesses deduct the full value of new equipment purchases through 2011 to increase the demand for goods and create jobs.

The other standard trackers all paint an equally bleak picture for the government, on the forced choice question (which I always tend to think of our best indicator of which way tactical voting is likely to go next time round, given that there are no regular tracker questions that ask directly about it) the Conservatives now enjoy a 12 point lead over Labour, they have an 8 point lead as the party most likely to run the economy well, David Cameron has an 8 point lead as Best Prime Minister.

The poll aslso asked about the best team on the economy, with May & Hammond recording a 33 point lead over Corbyn & McDonnell (44 % to 11 %) and whether each party was honest or dishonest.

«When asked about same - sex marriage, Smith decided to switch topics completely and talk about the economy instead.

One reporter asked Cuomo about bills affecting the so - called sharing economy, including one that would have authorized Uber to operate outside of New York City (which did not pass) and another that will ban some listings from Airbnb (which did.)

Looking through the rest of the poll, the Conservatives & Theresa May have a lead over Labour & Jeremy Corbyn on almost every economic measure YouGov asked about (36 on cutting the deficit, 32 points on managing the economy, 15 on providing jobs, 11 on keeping prices down, 11 on improving living standards, 6 on getting people on the housing ladder), the only exception was reducing the number of people in poverty, where Corbyn & Labour had a 7 point lead.

YouGov also asked about «economic growth», «inflation» and «interest rates» — on economy growth Labour had only a 1 point lead over the Tories, where they have a significant advantage over the Tories is inflation (6 point Labour lead) and interest rates (7 point Labour lead).

While none of the politicians ICM asked about emerged with approval ratings in positive territory, the Conservatives» relative strength on the economy is reaffirmed by the fact that Osborne emerges as the least unpopular.

The survey, which also served as a fund - raising letter for the DNC, asks about such issues as the economy, environment, raising the federal minimum wage to $ 15 an hour, getting «weapons of war off our streets,» electoral reform, abortion rights, and gay and transgender rights.

Asked about immigration in the campaign, Miliband said: «Don't crater our economy to try to deal with concerns about immigration.

Asked if people should stop worrying about immigration, he said: «We have to allay people's concerns about the impact... and recognise the huge contribution made to our economy and the numbers of people working in the NHS that are pretty crucial to the survival of the NHS.»

The database describes the world economy for 43 countries, five rest - of - the - world regions and 200 product sectors, which allows researchers to ask questions about how the consumption or production of different products or countries affects the environment.

If someone tries to start an argument by asking a loaded question about the state of the economy — or about whether youre ever going to find a new job — Friel has a plan of attack.

She asked me how I had used data to make decisions about curriculum and instruction; she referenced techniques from Teach Like a Champion, Dr. Robert Marzano's «What Works in Schools» series, and Paul Tough's book about grit; and she quizzed me on formative and summative assessments, SMART goals, token economies, differentiated instruction and adaptive technology.

Design creates the innovative products and solutions that will propel our economy forward, and artists ask the deep questions about humanity that reveal which way forward actually is.

Worksheet asking pupils questions about the influence of the financial sector on the uk economy.