Sentences with phrase «confidence in consumer demand»

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More importantly, a sales slide in 2016 would indicate a decline in consumer confidence or a plateau in demand more so than a threat to carmakers, who will be focused on profits.

«Although this might signal regained consumer confidence in the PC market, with most of the sales being driven by aggressive promotions in the holiday season, it needs to be seen how much of the real demand is carried forward in the coming quarters,» said Mahajan.

Despite higher borrowing costs and home prices, demand for home purchases has grown in the spring buying season as the economic outlook has continued to improve and bolstered consumer confidence.

Those negative forces include a drop in demand for eurozone exports from emerging countries like China, unstable financial markets, and a decline in confidence among consumers and business managers.

U.S. gasoline demand is at a record and even with a drop - in consumer confidence, in part caused by an uptick in gas prices, the outlook for demand is still increasing for this summer.

With the economy improving, incomes on the rise and consumer confidence at multiyear highs, airline executives expressed optimism in continued flight demand growth and profitability.

If the economy deteriorates sufficiently, demand probably increases overall, in terms of the number of distressed consumers — but this is likely overwhelmed by the decline in confidence (to borrow) & the ability to repay (which will prompt write - downs on the current book of business).

Worries about the economic recovery pushed the demand for safe assets, despite an increase in consumer confidence that came out 55.9 better than expected 53.5.

Calderwood said that there was a unique buzz at the Mart due to it taking place in India where consumer confidence and demand for travel is high.

«Low interest rates, strong demand, high consumer confidence, and an improving economy are setting the stage for another record year in existing - home sales,» said NAR Chief Economist David Lereah.

«Builders» optimism continues to be fueled by growing consumer demand for housing and confidence in the market,» said Randy Noel, chairman of the NAHB, in a statement.

Job growth in the Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Seattle metro areas led the way, increasing consumer confidence and thus driving new demand for storage.

Ryan and Louis discuss the direction of interest rates and inflation, the reluctance of the Fed to recognize the inflation threat, the impact of foreign countries raising their interest rates to combat inflation; the Fed's Vice Chairman Janis Yellen's view that inflation and the rise of commodities won't impact the «recovery», blaming rising global demand and disruptions of supply, not the easy money policy of the Fed; encouraging consumer confidence so they borrow more money to buy things they don't need to stimulate the economy, loan officer compensation, banks» use of Fed loans and banks» preference of trading operations over mortgage lending; credit squeeze; increased lending standards; the advantage of getting a low interest loan now before interest rates and inflation rates rise; the problems with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; the Democrats, Republicans and President avoid a government shutdown and what might have happened if it did; the $ 10 ′ s of billions of dollars saved in light of a $ 1.3 trillion defecit; the disconnect between buyers and sellers article in the Chicago Tribune; the HomeGain first quarter 2011 home values survey; the value of a quality Realtor in buying and selling a home; the HomeGain FSBO vs. REALTOR survey

«Increases in job creation and gross domestic product (GDP) have had a significant impact on consumer confidence and home buyer demand.

It is anticipated that a continuing tight labour market, robust income growth and high levels of consumer confidence will help to offset the dampening effect of rising mortgage carrying costs on the demand for new and existing homes in B.C. Housing starts should decline from 39,195 units in 2007 to 33,250 in 2008 and 31,700 in 2009.

The biggest negative trend impacting potential demand relates to the January and February declines in stock values, which have taken a toll on consumer confidence.»