Sentences with phrase «changes in interest rate levels»

In short, that means floating - rate securities should exhibit minimal price sensitivity to changes in interest rate levels.

Not exact matches

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Variable interest rates range from 3.80 % -11.90 % (3.80 % -11.80 % APR) and will fluctuate over the term of the loan with changes in the LIBOR rate, and will vary based on applicable terms, level of degree earned and presence of a co-signer.

Variable interest rates range from 2.90 % -8.00 % (2.90 % -8.00 % APR) and will fluctuate over the term of the borrower's loan with changes in the LIBOR rate, and will vary based on applicable terms, level of degree earned and presence of a co-signer.

Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward - looking statements contained in this release because of a variety of factors, including conditions to, or changes in the timing of, proposed real estate and other transactions, prevailing interest rates and non-recurring charges, store closings, competitive pressures from specialty stores, general merchandise stores, off - price and discount stores, manufacturers» outlets, the Internet, mail - order catalogs and television shopping and general consumer spending levels, including the impact of the availability and level of consumer debt, the effect of weather and other factors identified in documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest rate risk: is the risk that an investment's value will change due to a change in the absolute level of interest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve, or in any other interest rate relatInterest rate risk: is the risk that an investment's value will change due to a change in the absolute level of interest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve, or in any other interest rate relatinterest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve, or in any other interest rate relatinterest rate relationship.

Factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing from our forward - looking statements include risks relating to: failure of DBRS to rate the Notes at the anticipated ratings levels, which is a closing condition, or at all; changes in the financial markets, including changes in credit markets, interest rates, securitization markets generally and our proposed securitization in particular; the willingness of investors to buy the Notes; adverse developments regarding OnDeck, its business or the online or broader marketplace lending industry generally, any of which could impact what credit ratings, if any, are issued with respect to the Notes; the extended settlement cycle for the scheduled closing on April 17, 2018, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks; and other risks, including those described in our Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which are or will be available on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

In its most aggressive stance (a duration of 15 years), the Fund's net asset value could be expected to fluctuate by approximately 15 % in response to a 1 % (100 basis point) change in the general level of interest rateIn its most aggressive stance (a duration of 15 years), the Fund's net asset value could be expected to fluctuate by approximately 15 % in response to a 1 % (100 basis point) change in the general level of interest ratein response to a 1 % (100 basis point) change in the general level of interest ratein the general level of interest rates.

But as I have said before, while the changes in interest rates make the news, it is the level of interest rates that matters most for economic behaviour.

Interest Rate Risk is the risk that an investment's value will change due to a change in the absolute level of interest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve or in any other interest rate relatInterest Rate Risk is the risk that an investment's value will change due to a change in the absolute level of interest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve or in any other interest rate relationsRate Risk is the risk that an investment's value will change due to a change in the absolute level of interest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve or in any other interest rate relatinterest rates, in the spread between two rates, in the shape of the yield curve or in any other interest rate relatinterest rate relationsrate relationship.

While the market value of a floater under normal circumstances is relatively insensitive to changes in interest rates, the income received is, of course, highly dependent upon the level of the reference rate over the life of the investment.

I'm always dismayed, for example, by how confidently analyts and economists talk about the relationship between monetary policy and economic outcomes, when the fact is that the level of interest rates, changes in interest rates, and changes in the monetary base provide very little additional forecasting power for GDP, over and above forecasts based on lagged changes in GDP itself.

I would make one other observation that I think is important here, and that is that we believe it is very important to keep in mind the level of interest rates, not just their changes.

Among the explanations that have been put forward are the increased credibility of central banks in controlling inflation (inflation rates remain below 3 per cent across the developed world), the low level of official interest rates in the major economies reflecting low inflation and the continuing weakness in some economies, a glut of savings on world markets particularly sourced from the Asian region, and changes to pension fund rules in some countries which are seen as biasing investments away from equities towards bonds.

While an ARM's interest rate is free to change, there are specific parameters laid out in the loan's terms that control how many times the rate can change as well as the highest possible level that it can reach.

As households have simultaneously increased their debt levels and equity holdings, they are now much more exposed to changes in interest rates and equity prices than has been the case in previous cycles.

The effects of interest rate changes in the 1990s are visible as cyclical rises and falls in debt servicing, around a slowly rising trend, caused by the increase in debt levels.

Changes in the money supply can influence overall levels of spending, employment, and prices in the economy by inducing changes in interest rates charged for credit, and by affecting the levels of personal and business investment spChanges in the money supply can influence overall levels of spending, employment, and prices in the economy by inducing changes in interest rates charged for credit, and by affecting the levels of personal and business investment spchanges in interest rates charged for credit, and by affecting the levels of personal and business investment spending.

Variable interest rates range from 3.80 % - 10.15 % (3.80 % - 9.95 % APR)-RRB- and will fluctuate over the term of your loan with changes in the LIBOR rate, and will vary based on applicable terms, level of degree earned and presence of a co-signer.

Because bonds with longer maturities have a greater level of risk due to changes in interest rates, they generally offer higher yields so they're more attractive to potential buyers.

The BoC, currently holding interest rates at record - low levels as a post-recession stimulus measure, is slated to announce its next rate change in less than a week.

No bonds of any kind can reach such a level of growth as any price appreciation in bonds depends on the few single - digit changes in market interest rates.

As we've discussed before, the duration of a bond fund is an important indicator of its risk level because the longer the duration, the more the fund's price will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates.

Bonds have done well in an environment marked by high demand, low interest rates and low levels of defaults, but we know that markets change.

Variable interest rates range from 4.15 % - 7.70 % (4.15 % - 7.70 % APR) and will fluctuate over the term of the borrower's loan with changes in the LIBOR rate, and will vary based on applicable terms, level of degree earned and presence of a co-signer.

Variable interest rates range from 3.80 % - 11.55 % (3.80 % - 11.45 % APR) and will fluctuate over the term of your loan with changes in the LIBOR rate, and will vary based on applicable terms, level of degree earned and presence of a co-signer.

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Changes in the general level of market interest rates also may cause changes in the volume and mix of a bank's balance sheet prChanges in the general level of market interest rates also may cause changes in the volume and mix of a bank's balance sheet prchanges in the volume and mix of a bank's balance sheet products.

Interest rates change in response to a number of things including revised expectations about inflation, and such changes in the prevailing level of interest rates affects the value of all outstandinInterest rates change in response to a number of things including revised expectations about inflation, and such changes in the prevailing level of interest rates affects the value of all outstandininterest rates affects the value of all outstanding bonds.

In addition to interest rate risk, the value of the options embedded in callables is sensitive to changes in the slope of the yield curve.2 The value of the options is a function of forward rates, 3 which are dependent on the spot4 level of rates and spot yield spreadsIn addition to interest rate risk, the value of the options embedded in callables is sensitive to changes in the slope of the yield curve.2 The value of the options is a function of forward rates, 3 which are dependent on the spot4 level of rates and spot yield spreadsin callables is sensitive to changes in the slope of the yield curve.2 The value of the options is a function of forward rates, 3 which are dependent on the spot4 level of rates and spot yield spreadsin the slope of the yield curve.2 The value of the options is a function of forward rates, 3 which are dependent on the spot4 level of rates and spot yield spreads.5

Such performance can be impacted by a number of risk factors, including but not limited to (i) the level of price volatility (equity securities generally have greater price volatility than debt securities, (ii) changes in interest rates, and (iii) the ability of the manager to purchase or sell a security in a timely manner at desired prices.

Right now, we can use the tax credit (which expires on April 30), forthcoming interest rate increases due to the Federal Reserve ending their program to purchase mortgage - backed securities by end of March, the current low inventory levels in most marketplaces, and the phased - in changes of FHA mortgages between now and summer to emphasize the importance of acting immediately.

The steeper slope of the trend line indicates the share of respondents planning to buy a home is more responsive to the level of consumer confidence than expectations of changes in interest rates (either up or down).