Sentences with phrase «continued low interest rate»

Global capital markets volatility, a continued low interest rate environment and increased financial regulation are just some of the pressures real estate investors are facing at this point in the cycle, prompting strategy tweaks with a renewed focus on capital preservation.

In a continued low interest rate environment, I prefer taking out a 5/1 ARM amortizing over 30 years.

These power technical signals give us more confidence in our constructive fundamental view for higher earnings and continued low interest rates, which together argue for higher valuations.

Some Committee members were concerned that continued low interest rates would create a liquidity trap.

What's more, continued low interest rates are making it more difficult to generate income in retirement.

A continuing low interest rate policy of the Federal Reserve that encourages investors to seek higher returns in riskier assets.

A more probable economic scenario is one of continued low interest rates in the short term; we expect the Bank of Canada to leave its overnight rate unchanged at 1 % throughout the remainder of 2013 and to raise it only gradually starting in mid-2014.

RBC's chief economist, Craig Wright, believes that continued low interest rates this year will help keep housing prices and costs reasonable in the near term.

Many market observers justify these levels because of the continuing low interest rate environment.

One major indicator pointing toward continued low interest rates is the Federal Reserve's plan to buy long - term government debt through the end of June.

The recreational property market buying season has had a strong start and is expected to remain active throughout the summer as continued low interest rates and consumer demand fuel activity.

In 2015 the life insurance industry posted a 7.3 percent increase in net income after taxes despite continued low interest rates and soft equity markets that resulted in a $ 2.2 billion decrease in capital gains, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

He anticipates further declines based on continued low interest rates and the product's strong performance compared to other types of real estate assets.

When you look at these trends along with the improving prospects for home construction amid a strengthening economy and continuing low interest rates, first - time buyers could be poised for a comeback in 2015.

That's a trend that should continue in the years ahead thanks to steady U.S. economic growth, solid job increases, improving consumer confidence, and continuing low interest rates.

Continuing low interest rates and modest growth in the economy will keep home sales on a strong footing and give commercial activity a boost in 2003, practitioners and analysts say.

Sales are being driven by strengthening fundamentals — the improving jobs picture, rising rental rates, continuing low interest rates and housing affordability — and prices are gaining on reduced supply.

Bush cited continuing low interest rates, strong new - home construction, and record - setting homeownership as among the drivers of the improving economy.

Positive growth means jobs and income gains, and the slow pace means continued low interest rates.»

Affordability and continued low interest rates — not to mention preserving the mortgage interest deduction — are the issues that Congress will need to focus on if we're going to move forward.

Great economic reports, more job creation, continued low interest rates, pent - up buyer demand, and improving consumer confidence are all positives signs turning the Central Jersey real estate landscape from an icy white to a beautiful green.

Continued low interest rates are driving the key global housing markets, in spite of relatively sluggish economic growth and heightened financial market volatility.

At the same time, the prospect of continued low interest rates means less favorable yield on government bonds and fixed income products, making higher yielding investments backed by commercial real estate all the more attractive.

Combined with continued low interest rates — Brexit will likely prompt the U.S. Fed to move more cautiously than it otherwise would have in the coming quarters — capital is likely to be plentiful for real estate companies taking on new projects in the short and medium term.

«The seller's market has persisted throughout 2014,» added Godsoe, «and with the continued low listing inventory and continued low interest rates, there's no indication it will end anytime soon.»

«Continued low interest rates, a favourable employment outlook and a continuing low inflation rate bode well for the real estate market,» said RAHB CEO George O'Neill.

In a pre-recorded conversation with RAHB CEO Ross Godsoe, Mattioli noted that despite a drop in consumer confidence, continued low interest rates and stable unemployment rates in the Hamilton CMA bode well for the coming year.

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In its latest Annual Report, it argued that «even if inflation does not rise, keeping interest rates too low for long could raise financial stability and macroeconomic risks further down the road, as debt continues to pile up and risk - taking in financial markets gathers steam.»

That meant they not only lost out on the market gains that followed the recession, but they also continue to lose earning power because of inflation and low interest rates.

Perth continues to take out the title of Australia's most affordable capital city when it comes to buying houses and apartments, driven by lower property prices and low interest rates, a report released today has found.

Given the collapse of commodity markets was the trigger for the shock interest - rate cut in January, it is reasonable to speculate that continued weakness could prompt the central bank to lower borrowing costs a third time in 2015.

Over-valuation doesn't look so severe by this measure because a big component of mortgage payments — interest rates — is very low and incomes have continued to rise over the years.

Interest rates are low throughout the developed world, except in countries experiencing fiscal crises, as central banks and other policymakers try to cope with continuing financial strains and weak economic conditions.

European markets continued lower Thursday as investors reacted to the European Central Bank keeping interest rates unchanged.

The notes from the meeting show that a number of Fed officials feel that interest rates could begin to be raised from their current artificially low levels sooner than the current target of sometime in 2015 should certain economic factors continue to improve at a rapid pace.

UK house prices should, however, continue to be supported by an ongoing shortage of property for sale, low levels of housebuilding, and exceptionally low interest rates.

«As long as those interest rates stay as low as they are, I think you'll continue to see some form of speculative behaviour and tech is a great place for speculation.

The outlook for the sector remains positive, as a prolonged period of low interest rates continues.

The outlook for the Real Estate sector remains positive, as a prolonged period of low interest rates continues

So, Toronto and Vancouver's high - flying markets could remain hot in 2016, especially if interest rates stay low and foreign wealth continues to pour in.

But the comments show Kocherlakota continues to marshal new arguments for keeping interest rates low even as most of his colleagues see the time for a rate increase as approaching.

As the economic climate continues to fluctuate and interest rates hover at record low levels, it may be a good time for small business owners to consider refinancing.

That insight, as obvious as it may seem, conflicts with the Fed's policy of raising interest rates preemptively, even as inflation continues to undershoot its target, essentially on concerns that a 17 - year - low 4.1 % jobless rate may already be beyond what officials consider «full employment.»

«Policy makers will continue to watch this metric, but rising interest rates and better income growth should stabilize, then nudge this ratio lower over the next few years.»

The continuing highlighting of household imbalances, despite noting that the risks have in fact lessened somewhat in the past six months, suggests the central bank remains worried that with interest rates likely to continue at near emergency low levels, the dangers of something going off the rails intensifies.

The trend of improved budgetary balances through lower interest rates continues in Budget 2015.

The U.S. economy probably added 185,000 jobs in March while wage gains accelerated, a survey of economists showed, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's case for continuing to increase interest rates gradually to keep inflation from overheating while keeping unemployment low.

Instead, Yellen will continue to make the case that an interest rate hike «is coming soon and could come as soon in December,» Low said.

Interest rates are up, but there's good news: growth companies continue to win new bank financing at the robust clip they've maintained since early 1993, when rates were about a percentage point lower.

The stock market opened way down, continuing last Friday's selloff, though it has climbed back since the open — implying the return of volatility — as skittish investors continue to fear the sequence I describe in this AM's WaPo: tight labor market, wage pressures, higher interest rates, inflation, lower profit margins.