Here's a look
at forecasts by the EIA for annual energy production from solar in the U.S. over many decades, courtesy of Steffen Christensen:
Not exact matches
By educating yourself on the general state of the economy, what decisions are being made
at the national level, and how economic
forecasts might affect your industry, you can put yourself a step ahead of others.
In its latest
forecast, it predicted the German economy will shrink
at an annualized rate of 0.5 % in the third quarter, and
by another 0.8 % in the fourth.
Economists
at Macroeconomic Advisers boosted their
forecast for fourth - quarter economic growth
by three - tenths of a percentage point to an annualized rate of 2.4 percent, on the «unexpected strength» in consumer spending.
Analysts were
forecasting weekend sales of $ 41 million to $ 47 million for the Spielberg film, a respectable opening for a movie with a production budget set
at $ 150 million to $ 175 million
by people with knowledge of the matter, and additional millions in marketing costs.
We are reaffirming it again
at this time, with an adjustment to our anticipated costs
forecast under Corporate and Other, which have been increased due to anticipated under - recoveries on our marine fleet driven
by changes in project schedules.
By the end of this century, heat waves are forecast to become more commonplace, with high temperatures at airports around the globe predicted to soar anywhere from 7.2 to 14.4 degrees above current levels by 2080, according to the stud
By the end of this century, heat waves are
forecast to become more commonplace, with high temperatures
at airports around the globe predicted to soar anywhere from 7.2 to 14.4 degrees above current levels
by 2080, according to the stud
by 2080, according to the study.
Tesla reaffirmed its
forecast for Model 3 production
at a rate of 2,500 vehicles
by the end of the first quarter, and 5,000
by the end of Q2.
With new capabilities, the company hoped to improve its demand
forecasting — specifically
by narrowing the focus from warehouses down to individual customers to better predict how much of which products was needed on any given day
at any particular store or vending machine.
«We are getting closer to
forecasting eruptions
at volcanoes that have been quiet for generations
by using detailed physical models to understand how the preceding unrest develops.»
The strong start to 2018 enabled the aerospace giant to raise its full - year earnings
forecast by 50 cents, to a range of $ 16.40 to $ 16.60 per share, while maintaining its revenue outlook
at a range of $ 96 billion to $ 98 billion.
At today's prices, industry
forecasts of three million barrels per day
by 2020 are likely to underestimate production
by a bit, but the real kicker will be on the value of that production to all concerned — governments, via taxes and royalties, and shareholders will all suffer much lower returns from this development than they would have expected less than a year ago if prices stay where they are today.
Still growing
at an explosive rate, online shopping is
forecast by consulting firm McKinsey to triple from 2011 levels to $ 400 billion a year
by 2015.
Uber, which has been valued
at more than $ 51 billion, is a comparative latecomer in China, where the number of mobile taxi - hailing app users is
forecast to triple to 45 million
by 2015 from 2013, according to Chinese research firm iResearch.
«Our
forecast is dollar / yen
at 95
by year - end and that number could be an underestimate.»
According to analysts, demand is being driven
by end users in the power generation market, which is urgently trying to secure supply into the future with demand
forecast to outstrip supply for
at least the next 10 years.
Templates for VisiCalc, SuperCalc, and other popular programs include tax - preparation models from Professional Software Technology (priced
at $ 49, $ 99, and $ 149; P.O. Box 269, Rockport, MA 01966) and agricultural applications created
by AgriSoft ($ 19.95 per disk; Suite 202, 1001 E. Walnut St., Columbia, MO 65201) VisiCalc's publisher, VisiCorp, recently issued its own set of seven interrelated applications worksheets; available on a single disk under the title «VisiCalc Business
Forecasting Model» ($ 100) are such easily filled templates as Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flow, and Cost of Goods Sold.
On Wednesday, following two days of talks, the Fed will release updated economic
forecasts, a «dot plot» of the projected path of rates, and a policy statement
at 2 p.m., all capped off
by a press conference
by Yellen
at 2:30 p.m..
Ideally, keep your revenue
forecast up - to - date
by inputting changes once per month, or
at minimum once per quarter.
We
forecast the number of in - store mobile payment users to rise
at a 40 % five - year CAGR to reach 150 million
by the end of 2020.
Lawrence Pingree, research vice president, Technology and Service Providers - Security Technologies
at Gartner, said in an email exchange that the
forecast includes all end - user spending, both
by enterprises and
by consumers.
This includes quarterly press conferences
by the Fed chair following FOMC meetings; publishing growth, inflation and short - term interest rate
forecasts of FOMC participants on a quarterly basis; and a concerted effort to lay out the guideposts that the FOMC will look
at in assessing progress towards our dual mandate objectives.
As a result, inflation
by the end of the
forecast period is projected to be around 3 per cent, though this is still
at the top end of the RBA's target.
Four years ago, when I was still chief economist
at CIBC World Markets, I
forecast that global economic growth was on pace to send oil prices to $ 200 a barrel
by 2012.
«The chart indicates that where
forecasting agencies made gains, even the greatest of these lay within limits equalled
by the best of our 24 imaginary records representing random action
at random intervals.
Looking ahead: The Federal Reserve recently increased the federal funds rate
by a quarter - point and the U.S. Central Bank is
forecasting at least two more rate hikes this year.
The continued exponential growth of global coworking spaces and members: Carsten's Foertsch's excellent presentation on the coworking industry made it very clear our
forecast at the 2014 GCUC that there would be 1 million coworking members
by 2018 is woefully low.
Even without these factors, experience teaches that recessions are almost never
forecast or even rapidly recognised
by the Fed or the professional consensus
forecast, but there is
at least a 20 per cent or so chance that if the economy is not in recession, it will be so within a year.
It would be erased in 2023 - 2024, under their
forecasts,
by which point the accumulated debt reaches $ 96 billion — just below the level
at which Austin Powers's nemesis Dr. Evil would touch his evil pinky to his mouth.
The unemployment rate is
at a 17 - year low of 4.1 percent, close to the Fed's
forecast of 3.8 percent
by the end of this year.
So far, investors are not buying the prediction made
by top - ranked strategists from Haitong Securities and Bocom International Holdings, who had
forecast at the end of last year that the big - caps» out - performance would be less conspicuous in 2018, with more mid - and small - cap shares joining the rally.
This includes regular press conferences following Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings
by the Fed chair; the publishing of growth and inflation
forecasts of FOMC participants; and a concerted attempt to lay out the guideposts that the FOMC will look
at to assess progress toward our mandate.
If there is anyone in this room that believes that a reasonable
forecast for the U.S. or British economy
at any future date would be represented
by a trend line constructed through to 2007 from any previous point, I have a bridge I want to sell you,» Summers quipped.
The
forecast I presented
at the time was that when it had passed through, the rate of inflation measured
by the CPI would settle
at 2 1/2 per cent.
At the same time, Poloz already laid the groundwork for any future hikes at the July 12 rate decision, which was also accompanied by new forecasts and a press conference, by saying the next move would be «guided by incoming data.&raqu
At the same time, Poloz already laid the groundwork for any future hikes
at the July 12 rate decision, which was also accompanied by new forecasts and a press conference, by saying the next move would be «guided by incoming data.&raqu
at the July 12 rate decision, which was also accompanied
by new
forecasts and a press conference,
by saying the next move would be «guided
by incoming data.»
A subscriber of mine sent an article to me in which the Wall Street economist, Joe LaVorgna, was
forecasting today's GDP report to surprise everyone
by coming in
at 5 %.
Moody's
forecasts at least a $ 50 billion tally of deals
by the end of this year and possibly as much as $ 70 billion, from $ 42 billion in 20153.
These large discrepancies suggest that the April Budget
forecast of a surplus of only $ 1.4 billion could be understated
by at least $ 2.5 billion.
Assumptions and
forecasts used
by SSgA FM in developing the Fund's asset allocation glide path may not be in line with future capital market returns and participant savings activities, which could result in losses near,
at or after the target date year or could result in the Fund not providing adequate income
at and through retirement.
It appears that the Budget is balanced
at least in part
by optimistic growth and revenue
forecasts.
And as we enter into this season of everyone trying to tell you what to do with your money
by predicting things, we are offering a handy guide to
forecasting by going back and looking
at some of our favourite recent moments in financial predictions.
The following day, the President of the Treasury Board, Scott Brison, tabled the Main Estimates for 2016 - 17, showing total expenditures for 2015 - 16
at $ 250.7 billion ($ 42.4 billion lower than
forecast by the Minister of Finance) and $ 250.1 billion for 2016 - 17 ($ 54.4 billion lower than
forecast by the Minister of Finance).
Because there is no public market for our common stock, our board of directors determined the common stock fair value
at the stock option grant date
by considering several objective and subjective factors, including the price paid
by investors for our preferred stock, our actual and
forecasted operating and financial performance, market conditions and performance of comparable publicly traded companies, developments and milestones in our company, the rights and preferences of our common and preferred stock, the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, and transactions involving our preferred stock.
RBC, a bank,
forecasts that revenue per passenger will fall
by 9 %
at Ryanair in 2016.
If you look
at production
forecasts for oilseeds — where exports could exceed 3.5 million barrels per day
by 2020 — as well as U.S. production in the Bakken — watch this animation to get a feel for how fast that's growing — then there's definitely a market for significant new pipeline capacity.
The real bubble was caused
by the fact that the Alberta government's
forecast for light oil was far above what the markets were predicting
at the time based on the 3 year NYMEX strip used
by Sproule Associates to
forecast future oil prices.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or
at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue
by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied
by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in
forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Accessories and iPod — as part of Apple's move into television, we expect the introduction of an updated Apple TV microconsole (which will continue to service the massive install base of televisions offered
by other OEMs), along with improvements to Beats headphones to drive growth far in excess of the decline in iPod which
at our
forecast $ 1.1 billion of revenues in FY2015 is largely irrelevant to Apple financially
According to the minutes of the meeting, a 25 - basis point increase in the bank rate was fully factored in
by the markets in the run - up to November's MPC meeting, and the interest - rate curve underlying the November Inflation Report projected interest rates
at 1 percent
by the end of the three - year
forecast period, higher than the recent median estimates of economists polled
by Reuters.
Future demand is projected
by Roskill to grow
at an annual base rate of
at least 9.7 % until 2025 with optimistic
forecast at 15.7 % per annum consumption growth.