Sentences with phrase «cut discount rates»

When interest rates are already low, there is less room for the central bank to cut discount rates.

The bank has already cut its discount rate to 0.5 percent.

As housing prices began to drop and the economy slowed, the Federal Reserve began cutting its discount rate from 5.25 % in June 2007 all the way to 0 % by the end of 2008.

Counterpunch Against the recommendations of most economists and even the Financial Times of London, the Federal Reserve Board yesterday cut its discount rate by yet another quarter - point, to just 2 %.

Maybe they will cut the discount rate again, or allow even more marginal collateral to be used.

In a surprise move a week ago, the Fed cut the discount rate for loans directly to banks to 5.75 percent from 6.25 percent.

They also cut the discount rate by a half percentage point to 5.25 %.

The US Federal Reserve has stepped in to bail out the financial sector, cutting its discount rate and, more importantly, encouraging banks to borrow directly from the Fed to finance mortgage lending.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

See, as the 2000 - 2002 bear market was just starting, the Federal Reserve under Alan Greenspan immediately shifted to fresh monetary easing, cutting the Federal funds rate and the Discount rate on January 3, 2001.

BUC FEVER In an effort to pass the one million mark in attendance, the Pirates began discounting tickets on Aug. 1 for weekday games, cutting general admission prices from $ 2.50 to $ 1 and selling a terrace - level ticket for $ 1 after the purchase of one at the usual $ 6 rate.

«In this complex environment it is incorrect to assume that a base rate reduction will (or should) automatically result in a cut in standard variable rates or discounted rates,» the report stated.

Government changes to the discount rate (a rate of interest used to value the Teachers» Pension Scheme) mean that even though the scheme benefits have been cut and employee contributions increased, employer contributions have risen from 14.1 per cent to 16.4 per cent.

In addition, Guaranteed Rate offers an array of smaller discounts that can help you cut back on your closing costs.

The discount rate will do something to help here, but only a cut in Fed funds will get the speculative juices going, for good and for ill.

In August 2007 the Board of Governors cut the primary discount rate from 6.25 % to 5.75 %, reducing the spread over the fed funds rate from 1 percentage point to 0.5, where it currently sits (from early 2008 to 2010 the spread was 0.25 percentage points).

This week the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, opened the so - called discount window to investment banks and arranged the sale of Bear Stearns Cos. to relieve market turmoil.

In short, the strong historical performance of the market following consecutive Discount Rate cuts can be traced to the fact that these cuts typically occurred when stocks had already declined considerably, market valuations were below average (and usually very cheap), investment sentiment was widely negative, and the economy was already entrenched in well - recognized recessions.

Indeed, only two of those «second Discount Rate cuts» occurred with the S&P 500 P / E above 15 and advisory bullishness running over 50 %.

Rather, consecutive Discount Rate cuts were a «sufficient statistic» that the market was depressed, heavily bearish, cheaply valued, and had largely discounted an ongong recession.

It was not the Discount Rate cuts themselves that produced the advances.

It is superstitious and wishful thinking to assume that the market will perform strongly simply because of two Discount Rate cuts, despite elevated valuations, high levels of bullishness, absence of a recession, and an S&P 500 index that is only about 2 % from its all - time high.

See, as the 2000 - 2002 bear market was just starting, the Federal Reserve under Alan Greenspan immediately shifted to fresh monetary easing, cutting the Federal funds rate and the Discount rate on January 3, 2001.

Investors will likely be reminded of how the market has historically performed following two consecutive cuts in the Discount Rate.

OK, so I see that they are using a discount rate of 5 % and that doesn't really cut it, but I also think they have only been able to use a low estimate of reserves.

If you need some assistance, discount brokers offer abbreviated services for cut - rate fees.

[Note: This post is being updated as of November, 15, 2017 to note a couple of recent changes at discount brokers and to reflect the drop in interest rates subsequent to the Bank of Canada rate cut on Jan. 21, 2015.

As the charts shows, both rates have been cut significantly since the start of the recession, either through open market operations (the federal funds rate) or directly (the discount rate).

So, that leaves me at a 1 % cut in Fed funds tomorrow, with a parallel cut in the now - meaningful discount rate.

That resulted in a savings of about $ 140; given that we were only paying about $ 40 per night prior to resort fees thanks to my discounted rate, he almost cut the cost of our stay in half.

Let us help you to make the most of your time and money — we cut our commissions to offer discounted rates to our clients.

Where users once had to be logged into their hotel loyalty account to shop these killer deals, Room Key's unique relationship with its partner hotels meant it could work with them to get access to their killer loyalty rates, cutting out the third - party middleman's supposedly discounted prices.

«We buy travel from suppliers at very advantageous rates — rates so low that we can pass along a substantial discount, take our cut and provide gift cards to travelers,» said a company spokesperson.

Large commercial and industrial customers sometimes obtain interruptible rates, which provide a discount in return for the consumer's agreement to cut electric loads upon request from the utility (usually during critical periods, such as summer afternoons when the system demand approaches the utility's generating capability).

In the context of mitigation, the discount rate matters because it could be argued that even though delayed mitigation is more costly than cutting emissions now (because steeper cuts are required), those delayed (greater) expenses are not «worth as much» as today's costs because they are discounted.

Two leading advisors to major law firms predicted a declining demand for legal services, a 15 % drop in net income from 2008, the inability to raise rates, additional layoffs, salary freezes and cost cutting, heavier fee discounting, expenses rising faster than revenues — and a long wait for better times.

Ribstein, a professor of business law at the University of Illinois College of Law and author of a blog that focuses on business law, Ideoblog, says that their response so far — cutting costs and discounting rates — is not a cure.

But, de-equitizing partners, cutting support staff, raising rack rates to counter discounts, and freezing summer associate programs do nothing to address the underlying problem that the old legal model is in it's final death throes.

We'll discuss what low bono is (spoiler alert: it's more than just cutting operating costs and discounting your rates or fees) and hear specifically how some lawyers are incorporating low bono principles into their work.

But with every tenth of an hour cut from the bill, the firm loses the value of that time, reduces realization rates, and sets a precedent for billing discounts.

Canadian commuters may be in the throes of the winter driving blues, but Ontarians have fresh reason to smile: auto insurance rates have been cut again, with discounts of up to 8 per cent available from providers across the province.

Good motorists are usually able to cut rates even more with discounts for going without a claim, which many companies offer.

Rather than skimping on your insurance, there are ways to cut costs, get discounts, and have an influence on your rates.

If you're still in school, getting all A and B grades will nab you a «good student» discount, which can cut your rate by 20 percent.

As insurance rates climb nearly as quickly as gas prices, more and more drivers are scrambling for ways to cut costs, particularly through discount auto insurance.

Like discount auto insurers that provide little more than proof of insurance, these cut - rate no - exam life insurance providers may be reticent to pay out death benefits.

One good method for cutting costs on West Virginia car insurance rates is to read many consumer reviews, compare many online quotes, and discover many car insurance discounts.

To get rates under control, think about discount opportunities (e.g. good student, low claims, and low mileage discounts), aim to drive more carefully (don't get into accidents or get traffic tickets), and try to cut coverages that you don't absolutely need.

Trusted Choice agents help you cut the cost of home insurance by offering multiple rate quotes and matching you with discounts for security systems, fire safety measures and upgrades to electrical and plumbing.

Your (relatively) sky high St. Charles insurance rates have compelled you to go online to explore discount opportunities and ways you can cut coverage without exposing yourself (too much) to unnecessary risks.