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Annualized growth of 4 % in the three months to June was much higher than expected, boosted by a strong rise in private consumption.

Nonetheless, household spending continues to be supported by a strong labour market, with employment growing by 4.4 per cent over 2004 and the unemployment rate declining to an historically low 3.6 per cent.

Profits have grown strongly over the past couple of years in the mining industry, driven by strong growth in sales volumes.

This is highlighted by recent trends in the value of state exports, which show a solid expansion in Western Australia and more recently in Queensland, buoyed by strong demand for resources and high commodity prices.

The New Zealand economy continues to grow strongly, underpinned by strong domestic demand, while net exports are still acting as a drag on growth.

Regional banks also tend to be more domestically - focused, meaning their bottom lines may be less impacted by a strong U.S. dollar, which could potentially erode non-dollar revenue earned abroad.

The gains were driven by strong sales in style, baby, kids and wellness, an increase in digital marketing, as well as an industry factors like improved consumer confidence and lower gas prices.

All metals prices have posted significant overall gains, supported by strong speculative and physical demand and associated stock drawdowns.

The result for the month of June, a fall of 0.8 per cent, incorporates a substantial decline in spending in department stores; this may partly reflect recent changes to the timing of mid-year sales, as there was a similar fall recorded the previous June, followed by a strong bounce - back the next month (Graph 13).

Growth in activity has been boosted by continued increases in the value of the average new dwelling constructed, and by strong growth in spending on alterations and additions.

The recent step - up in growth has been underpinned by strong household consumption, which rose by 1.6 per cent in the September quarter, propelled by a sharp increase in disposable income flowing from recent fiscal initiatives.

U.S. corporate debt — piled on by both strong and weak hands — sits at an all - time high of $ 13.7 trillion.

Domestic demand is expected to continue to grow solidly, buoyed by strong growth in consumption.

The pressure on profitability reflects a combination of rising wage costs and flat selling prices, which continue to be constrained in many parts of the manufacturing sector by strong international competition.

ETF flows were bolstered by strong interest in international equities in April.

Bank of America on Monday reported third - quarter earnings that beat on both the top and bottom line, the first rise in profit in three quarters helped by strong bond trading revenue.

BASF's quarterly operating profit edged 2 percent higher as gains in basic petrochemicals as well as in the oil and gas unit, which it aims to list separately, were tempered by a strong euro.

Data on Thursday showed that new orders for U.S. - made goods rose more than expected in March, boosted by strong demand for transportation equipment and a range of other products, but there are signs that business spending on equipment is slowing.

Equipment investment also rose in the quarter, underpinned by strong spending on computer equipment, to be 3.8 per cent higher than a year ago.

GM (GM) said earlier this year that it sold more than 4 million vehicles in China in 2017, counting its joint venture partners — a record high fueled by strong demand for Cadillacs and Buicks.

The data showed the quickest expansion since mid-2015, boosted by strong activity among manufacturers and real - estate developers, as well as increased credit growth.

Ms. McKenna will be advised by a strong Alberta voice in these matters, with former Pembina Institute executive director Marlo Reynolds, a Canmore, Alberta resident, as her chief of staff.

The fund was oversubscribed and exceeded its US$ 300 million target, driven by strong demand from institutional investors and family offices.

There continues to be major resistance overhead and this was enforced by the strong rejection the price suffered after clearing $ 460 again early last week.

Galaxy said such declines were part of «seasonal trends» in lithium prices, and noted that small retractions in prices were also witnessed in early 2017 only to be followed by strong price rises later in the year.

Both of those were certainly encouraged by easy monetary policies, but both were also accompanied by strong expansion in debt - financed consumer and business spending.

Johan Thijs, CEO of Europe's top bank - insurance group, KBC of Belgium, provides his insights into what has contributed to this financial giant's success, evidenced by its strong profit track record.

The firm is backed by a strong group of blue - chip international industrial and financial Limited Partners, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Although past performance does not guarantee future results, the two longest expansions were also accompanied by strong stock markets.

Comex positioning has since given back about 81 % from the highs, mainly driven by a strong increase in gross short positions, which have been reaching record highs in recent weeks.

Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist and professor of genomics at the Scripps Research Institute in California, said there was great potential value in consumer genomics tests, particularly with services like those developed by Geisinger, Invitae and Sema4 that are backed by strong data.

The performance of the Dogs also benefited from its two holdings in the energy sector, which were boosted by the strong rebound in oil prices since mid-winter.

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, May 4 BASF's quarterly operating profit edged 2 percent higher as gains in basic petrochemicals as well as in the oil and gas unit, which it aims to list separately, were tempered by a strong euro.

NBK Capital Partners announced today that it has successfully closed its second mezzanine fund, NBK Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II, with US $ 160 million in capital commitments, driven by strong demand from institutional investors and family offi...

We seek to invest in solid companies run by strong management teams that can navigate variable market conditions.

Helped along by strong results in the wireless business, earnings rebounded strongly last year, but figure to be stuck in neutral this year.

«Chinese buyers» global presence is fuelled in part by a strong Yuan and slowing domestic economy, both of which are encouraging Chinese investors to look further afield in an attempt to diversify their investments.»

«Our first quarter was driven by strong sell - through of HERO5 Black and HERO6 Black, along with the launch of our new $ 199 entry - level HERO.

The number of private building approvals has risen by around 5 per cent since the March quarter, driven by strong growth in approvals for houses.

- Imports reached a record C$ 51.7 billion, supported by strong volumes (+5.3 %).

Growth of the Australian economy is being supported by a strong external environment at present and, if anything, global economic conditions have strengthened further in recent months.

Growth in net interest income was driven by strong loan growth, partially offset by the impact of a nine basis point reduction in net interest margin (teb) to 2.70 %.

Despite the outflows, Price's net income rose nearly 19 percent in 2013, a year marked by strong U.S. stock performance and difficulties for bond investors.

In the United Kingdom, the economy remains buoyant, spurred by a strong labour market and continued rapid growth in house prices (Graphs 10 and 11).

* Market expects U.S. to re-impose sanctions against Iran * Plunging Venezuelan output further tightens markets * But soaring U.S. crude production holds back marketBy Henning GloysteinSINGAPORE, April 26 (Reuters)- Oil prices rose on Thursday, lifted by concerns over supply disruptions in Venezuela and theMiddle East as well as by strong demand.Brent crude oil futures were at 74.44 per barrel at0105 GMT, up 44 cents, or 0.6 percent, from their last close.U.S.

While Hussman acknowledges that low lending rates do, by nature, improve future cash flows, he argues that they must also be accompanied by strong growth - something that he notes the US is not currently enjoying.

Consumer demand is being underpinned by strong labour market conditions; the unemployment rate is currently 3.8 per cent, which is its lowest level since the early 1980s.

The increase in the value of assets during the latest quarter was mainly driven by strong growth in the value of equities and units in trusts, and overseas assets (Table 11).

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