Sentences with phrase «concerned about the dollars»

And if we are concerned about dollars (and of course we are), buying an antique we can keep forever doesn't have to cost any more than throwing money at cheap imitations year after year.

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August 14 - The ringgit, which had been on a downward trend, plunges to a 17 - year low, losing as much as 2.6 percent to 4.1180 per dollar, in part due to concerns about the Federal Reserve's expected rate hike, and also because outside investors are concerned about the turmoil surrounding Najib.

MacManus, in a written response to the senators, defended USAID's work without responding to their concerns about U.S. tax dollars supporting Soros's causes and their call for a State Department review into those funding decisions.

The U.S. dollar held steady versus a basket of major currencies as solid company results and fading concerns about a trade war helped keep a lid on safe - haven demand for the greenback.

Remington also has $ 250 million of bonds that come due in 2020, and are trading at a significant discount to their face value at 22 cents on the dollar, according to Thomson Reuters data, indicating investor concerns about repayment.

Oil prices were up most of the day, tracking the dollar, despite concerns about rising U.S. inventories.

Mostly, I enjoy working with people who are conscious, heart - centered and concerned about making a difference on the planet... not just making a dollar.»

Large flight to quality flows into the dollar and yen also risk bringing on alarm about emerging markets and a return to concern about currency wars.

«Given the substantial amounts of taxpayer dollars that will be invested in Puerto Rico for rebuilding after Hurricane Maria, these findings raise grave concerns about PREPA's ability to competently negotiate, manage, and implement critical infrastructure projects without significant independent oversight,» they wrote in a memo Monday to committee chair Rep. Rob Bishop (R - UT).

NO: Rand Paul raised valid concerns about the future costs of trillion - dollar - plus deficits.

Concern about security has improved since hackers stole millions of dollars» worth of BTC from the mismanaged exchange Mt. Gox, which was then the third largest, in February 2014.

Thus far in 2005, the dollar has risen back to around 1.30 against the euro, in part reflecting the fact that the US federal funds rate has now risen above the monetary policy rate in the euro area, as well as comments from European officials expressing concerns about the extent of the appreciation of the euro.

Going For Gold China's central bank, which has expressed ongoing concerns about the performance of the U.S. dollar, suggested that «the need to perfect foreign - exchange policies in the gold market is clear.»

Miller is also concerned about the impact of the strong dollar.

With concerns about a growth slowdown, a strong U.S. dollar, and the plunge in oil prices continuing to linger, some investors have remained cautious about allocating their exposure to emerging markets.

A strengthening U.S. dollar, plus concerns about market tightening due to tensions in Venezuela, contributed to today's mixed tone in the commodity market.

But there's still a million - dollar concern about the platform's safety because so many crypto frauds are taking place.

Gold is the «go to» investment when there's economic uncertainty or concerns about the value of the dollar.

Ironically, concern about the fiscal cliff has prompted some investors to seek safe havens like the dollar and United States treasuries.

Concerns about company finances have caused share prices to tumble, costing investors several billion dollars.

Lower dollar — Concerns about trade disruptions and the growing budget deficit have pushed the dollar down slightly compared to many foreign currencies.

The move would help the iPhone - maker not only save many billions of dollars in the long term but also be more transparent about how the metal is sourced, as there have been concerns about illegal mining operations and the use of child labor.

However, a weaker dollar driven by increased concerns about the US economic outlook is not a strong enough foundation from where a price recovery can be established.

Still, slowing economic growth in China, a prolonged slide in commodity prices, and a strong dollar continue to raise concerns about the heavy - equipment maker's near - term prospects, with negative earnings comparisons likely over the balance of 2015.

The materials sector is 5 per cent lower than at end October and has shown considerable volatility during the period because of the conflicting effects of strong increases in metals prices and concerns about the appreciation of the Australian dollar.

Absolutely, I'll be buying more PM if it goes below $ 75 and that will be a superb entry price while media sigh and heave about strong dollar currency, and therefore, concerned about the foreign money converted into less dollars and less profit.

After the Chinese renminbi appreciated to its highest level in nearly two years against the US dollar, the country's central bank eased some restrictions on the currency, a signal that the Chinese authorities» concerns about capital outflows were easing.

But those that are willing to spend thousands of hard earned dollars on «what if» insurance, and then stomp their foot and insist that any religion is a farce and aren't willing to spend a few free hours of their time to just learn a little more are the ones I'm concerned about.

If Beck is truly concerned about the public and hard times that people face, why doesn't he make his GBTV free for awhile instead of raking in millions of dollars?

The New Zealand dollar may fall this week on concern about the impact on the local economy of slower Chinese growth, weak dairy prices and low inflation.

Every time I watch it part of me is in awe that folks can save thousands of dollars in one shopping trip, while another part of me is completely revolted and concerned about consumerism and of course, the hundreds of sugary items they throw into their cart as they exclaim «it's free!»

The thing wrong with some of us fans we are blinded by the price tag and not much concern about the football it self, all of those big name players mention were once valued 100 — 1000 pounds or dollars until some one gave them the opportunity to be on the big stage.

My biggest concern about war is that billions of dollars are going to bombs while budgets are being cut for education, health care, social services and Medicaid.

Talk with your partner about your concerns and map out a plan to stretch the dollars after the baby is born.

Democrats declined to take up the bill before the November elections, citing many of their members» concerns about the food stamp dollars.

COCOBOD's decision to spend thousands of dollars on renting a venue for a signing ceremony among others has angered some members of the Minority caucus in Parliament who raised concerns about the utilization of the syndicated loan proceeds in the House on Wednesday.

Among her concerns is that with neighboring states and Province of Ontario about to welcome legalized pot, many would - be tourists would spend more time and dollars outside of the state.

«There's a little concern about the unknown, but I think our experience in Connecticut is so powerful in terms of liberating candidates from endless dialing for dollars,» Demos president Miles Rapoport said.

McCall says he understands concerns about tuition, but he says state lawmakers had been cutting SUNY's budget, by $ 1.4 billion dollars over the past four years.

Republican State Assemblyman Gary Finch is raising concerns about a new state agency that would oversee all state contracts over $ 50 million dollars.

Miner shared her concerns about Syracuse's «infrastructure crisis» in written testimony she submitted to a U.S. Senate committee considering the reauthorization of a multibillion dollar bill to help maintain and rebuild transportation infrastructure.

Trump and Gov. Andrew Cuomo met at Trump Tower, where Cuomo made his pitch for the state to receive federal infrastructure dollars for state projects and voiced concerns about Republican - led efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Rex Tillerson, Trump's nominee for secretary of state, has assets worth as much as half a billion dollars spread across a wide variety of investments, which underscores the challenges facing the former Exxon Mobil Corp. chief executive as he works to quell concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Comptroller DiNapoli says it's particularly egregious «in an era where we're all very concerned about not wasting resources and protecting taxpayer dollars.»

But he added, «Short - term it's a good idea... But long - term I'm concerned about how the state would make up for the budget gaps, because for New York state it would be several billion dollars.»

President - elect Donald Trump and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo met at Trump Tower Wednesday morning, where Cuomo made his pitch for the state to receive federal infrastructure dollars for state projects and voiced concerns about Republican - led efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Every New Yorker who is concerned about the waste of taxpayer dollars and who wants to ensure that they are fully exercising their right to vote should contact their state and local representatives to voice their support for a June primary.

WASHINGTON (CNN)- In effort to show fellow Democrats he hears their deep concerns about his health care plan, Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus plans to make changes to his own proposal even before the committee starts voting Tuesday on hundreds of proposed amendments to the $ 774 billion dollar plan.

«But a second problem that we've voiced concern about, which is sort of getting lost in the conversation, is that a lot of these are a bad investment of state taxpayer dollars.»

A day after a federal judge set a trial date for the Buffalo Billion corruption case, Republicans took to the floor of the Assembly to raise concerns about the failure to approve transparency and oversight procedures over billions of dollars spent each year on economic development.