Sentences with phrase «consumer prices generally»

Of course, if consumer prices generally go down then the value of cash on hand goes up.

As consumer prices generally rise, the purchasing power of all fixed investments is reduced.

Not exact matches

But with Amazon's promise to make price - cuts and consumer preferences generally veering towards healthy, organic foods, grocery store investors likely fear that Whole Foods could cut deeper into the market shares of traditional grocers like Kroger — as well as their suppliers.

As far as air travel is concerned, prices are mainly kept down by the fact that consumers generally have many service providers to choose from — not just airlines, but also methods of travel.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Avion generally sells for between $ 40 to $ 60 a bottle, so it is considered a premium - priced spirit, though Austin says the price is an «affordable luxury» for consumers.

In cases where consumers are fiercely loyal to a product or service, the manufacturer or provider can generally charge higher prices.

Previous price rises appeared to have weighed on consumer spending in February, as both German and Spanish retail sales came in lower than generally predicted.

Consumer price inflation has slowed a little, from 2.2 per cent in late 2003 to 2.0 per cent over the year to April, and measures of underlying inflation are generally also around 2 per cent.

The retail sales data for June suggest that consumers were, by then, generally well informed of the price changes, with large increases recorded in sales of goods that were expected to rise in price, such as clothing and footwear.

COLAs generally adjust your policy's monthly benefit equal to the percentage increase in the consumer price index.

Currently, the federal government generally relies on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to index provisions of the budget and tax code to account for cost - of - living changes.

The Consumer Price Index tracks the prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services and is generally accepted as a measure of price inflaPrice Index tracks the prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services and is generally accepted as a measure of price inflaprice inflation.

Consistent with the generally weaker outcomes across the region, consumer price inflation has slowed in most countries and labour markets appear to have softened.

Despite renewed strength in activity, consumer price inflation remains generally subdued in most countries across the region.

Mr Brun says Australia is one of the most promotional markets in the world, despite the fact that consumers are generally trading up and are prepared to pay higher prices for genuine innovation.

They are, generally speaking, responsible for pricing the products and selling them to consumers.

From 2011 - with the exception of state pensions and pension credits - benefits, tax credits and public service pensions will rise in line with the consumer price index (CPI) rather than the generally higher retail price index (RPI).

Another reason for the discrepancy in prices paid among consumers generally is the process of buying a new car itself.

Factors such as location, labor costs, patient capacity and percentage of uninsured population generally did not account for the price differences, the authors said, making it difficult for patients to know their costs in advance and to «act as rational consumers.»

This hope was also expressed to Publishers Weekly last year by industry insiders, including Perseus Books Group CEO David Steinberger, who commented that: «A healthy, diverse marketplace with multiple format, price point, and channel choices for the consumer is generally a positive for readers, authors, and publishers overall.»

Whether this is very important to consumers is unproven though we do have lots of proof that they are very price sensitive generally speaking.

Generally speaking, Microsoft has taken the closest aim at business customers (who are usually willing to pay a higher price as compared to the average mobile consumer), but having a less expensive model makes it tremendously more appealing for those wanting to outfit their families with the same device they use at the office.

Simon & Schuster License: Expires after one year, then must repurchase (experimenting with 2 yr term for 1.5 x price) Prices: Generally more than consumer cost, but less than hardcover

If book «anchor prices» (what consumers generally expect to pay) for ebooks decrease enough, ebooks could grow past 30 percent.

So they seem intent on stalling e-book adoption as long as possible (as evidenced by them trying to raise prices in the face of clear consumer outcry, attaching invasive DRM to their titles, disabling TTS access, delaying e-book releases, and generally releasing poorly - formatted scans of physical books).

(Amazon obviously disagrees, and as a consumer I'd prefer to see that reduced cost reflected in a lower sales price compared to physical books, since I'm getting a generally less useful product.)

School financial aid departments generally use student surveys, the Consumer Price Index, or a combination of the two to determine the cost of the travel and personal expenses components.

COLAs generally adjust your policy's monthly benefit equal to the percentage increase in the consumer price index.

The Fund seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index.

Generally, the greater the difference between the rate a loan is entered into with the consumer and the market price for the loan, the greater the total compensation that will be paid to the broker.

As the Bureau of Labor Statistics states, «The CPI is generally the best measure for adjusting payments to consumers when the intent is to allow consumers to purchase at today's prices, a market basket of goods and services equivalent to one that they could purchase in an earlier period.»

The Fund seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index.

«The consumer looking to buy made in the USA is generally not as impacted by price,» says Glenn A. Novotny, president of Emerald Pet Products in Walnut Creek, Calif. «They are more interested in making sure they feed their pets top quality products from reputable brands.»

Average consumers are generally extremely price conscious and mostly don't know about the product their buyings actual function.

Ebico, a tiny supplier with Christian roots, charges all its customers the same price regardless of how they pay, meaning that it uses the extra income from direct debit customers to keep down prices for pre-pay and quarterly consumers, who are generally the poorest.

I believe that barristers and solicitors offer services to consumers at generally fair prices, and that complaints systems have always been good at the Bar and are rapidly improving for solicitors.

«Insurance costs generally represent about 5 % of the full cost of operating a car, so increases in car insurance rates - on top of rising gas prices - will hurt consumers across the board,» added Roush.

Aggregators collect information on prices, generally for auto insurance and term life insurance, which are the most standardized, so that consumers can compare the cost of coverage from one company to another.

COLAs generally adjust your policy's monthly benefit equal to the percentage increase in the consumer price index.

Generally, price competition has the effect of lowering prices for goods, increasing output, decreasing deadweight losses, and benefiting consumers.

After all, consumers steered away from American Express will generally use Visa or Mastercard (and their own high - priced cards may be cannibalizing from their own low - priced cards anyway, so reducing their value may not hurt so much).

When the downturn happens for consumers it is tied soley to price and that generally increases Volumes for REALTORS.

Super prime consumers generally have the greatest access to new loans at the lowest pricing.

[330] And again, as with mortgage pricing generally, there may be further benefits that could flow from more consumers shopping for closing services, which would likely make the closing service market more competitive, resulting in spillover benefits even to the non-shoppers.