Sentences with phrase «cautious about the economy»

I'm very cautious about the economy in 2017 and 2018.

As the cost of nearly everything continues to rise, employers are being particularly cautious about the economy and are not quick to hand out raises or bonuses in the last few years.

The momentum in the housing market is losing some steam as more Americans say they are feeling more cautious about the economy and their personal finances.

The momentum in the housing market is losing some steam as more Americans say they are feeling more cautious about the economy and their personal finances, according to Fannie Mae's November National Housing Survey of more than 1,000 Americans.

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«Oil industry companies would do well to be cautious and stop assuming that good relations with PDVSA can last forever due to a common interest in pumping oil,» Raul Gallegos, associate director with the consultancy Control Risks, and author of Crude Nation, a book about how oil ruined the Venezuelan economy, said in an interview with Reuters.

So it seems to me the risk of the economy hitting the recession when monetary policy is not in a position to respond are much greater than they have been previously and therefore, we need to be very cautious about doing anything that would increase those risks.

The Chair of the Federal Reserve Board remains very cautious about the prospects for the U.S. economy.

I remember meetings as far back as 2008, for example involving senior United States or European government officials looking to be debriefed on the Chinese economy, in which the foreign (and some Chinese) analysts present spoke jauntily about the great success of China's growth policies and the brilliant future ahead, while many of the Chinese economists present were much more cautious and even gloomy as they discussed the sheer intractability of China's economic distortions.

-- FOMC minutes show uncertainty and concern about markets are affecting officials» decision - making — Officials were cautious when evaluating market conditions and the «damaging effects on the economy» — Worry about «potential buildup of financial imbalances» and a sharp reversal in asset prices» — Members seem oblivious to impact of inflation on households and savings — Physical gold and silver remain the only assets for real diversification and safety

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) looks likely to tighten monetary policy further, as inflation and unemployment move closer to its targets — underlining the strength of the domestic economy — but, while awaiting more substance on policy initiatives, we remain cautious about predictions of an end to the pattern of modest US growth seen in recent years.

Nonetheless, we would not read too much more into the Fed tightening, and, while awaiting more substance on policy initiatives, we remain cautious about predictions that the US economy will soon break out of the pattern of modest growth seen in recent years.

When pressed by journalists about why he was offering such a cautious approach when the economy is returning to growth, he explained: «I'm confident about the improvements we're seeing in the British economy but I'm equally confident we've got to stick to the plan.»

But with Republican opponents railing against «job - killing» EPA regulations, the Obama administration was cautious about using this power in the run - up to an election dominated by job prospects in a fragile economy.

If you have to pay high fees or fuel surcharges on an economy or short - haul flight, you should be especially cautious about using points for that redemption.

Meanwhile, other economic indicators show consumers are more confident in the economy and less cautious about debt.

And he notes that since firms have already been cautious about hiring associates, when the economy does turn around (as it always has historically), those associates who remain employed will be very busy.

The overall PC market has waned of late as consumers, cautious about the global economy, hold off on PC purchases in favor of mobile devices.

It clearly sees potential in this field and is very cautious about it growing too fast within its micro-managed economy.

In this slow economy, it's even a bit risky if you are not cautious about having a justifiable strategy when you ask -LSB-.]

Positive momentum in the housing market continues to lose steam as Americans remain cautious about their personal finances and the state of the economy, according to Fannie Mae's November National Housing Survey results.

«While consumers remain cautious about the general economy, their attitudes toward the housing market continue to improve,» says Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist of Fannie Mae.