Sentences with phrase «direct impact on those consumers»

In short, it's the rate at which financial institutions loan each other money overnight and has a direct impact on those consumers who are carrying credit card accounts with variable interest rates.

The recent actions taken by the U.S. government relating to the issuance of entry visas, heightened security vetting, and restrictions on electronic devices in aircraft cabins, have had a direct impact on consumer interest and demand for air travel into the U.S.

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The House of Representatives has no direct control over the FTC's decision, but a hearing could be used to send a message about the impact this deal could have on consumers and the grocery industry.

«Plenty of research exists today that suggests a direct benefit to increased protein intake and its impact on health, and consumers clearly have interest as evidenced by the number of new protein - enhanced snacks on the market,» said Dan Hammer, senior vice president and general manager of frozen division at Inventure Foods, Inc. «However, we found that while some snacks delivered on nutrient levels, many fell well short on taste.

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A direct - to - consumer approach isn't unique to the book business — the rise of digital has had a similar impact on every retail enterprise — but as purveyors of content, both publishers and self - publishing authors are in a unique position to engage their customers deeply, and to engender a loyal following among them.

The direct consumer impact will be on U.S. variable - rate mortgage holders (as well as all those that hold other variable - rate tied debts, such as credit cards, auto loans and lines of credit).

«The amount of debt a consumer carries tends to be highly predictive of future credit performance because the amount a person owes has a direct impact on her or his ability to pay all their credit obligations on time each month,» said Barry Paperno, a credit scoring expert who has worked for FICO and Experian.

But this week's confirmation of former U.S. Rep. Mel Watt as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) could have a direct impact on many mortgage consumers and on the housing market in general.

While the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association understands the issue of an overburdened shelter system and supports any action that promotes compassionate care of animals, including responsible breeding practices, the proposed Companion Animal and Consumer Protection ordinance under consideration by Cook County has a direct impact on the pets, the pet owners, consumers, and the small businesses in Cook County.

Postins: We're incredibly proud of this type of coverage, as well as being named to Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work list for the past six consecutive years, and these things make a direct positive impact on our whole team, as well as on consumers who support our growing brand.

Many times a consumer's face amount is going to be determined by their health history and age which is going to have a direct impact on their premium.

The commoditization of large smartphones is having a direct impact on tablet sales, especially in the Android arena, and while the overall market is growing, it appears that consumers are choosing to buy larger, mid-range smartphones and hold on to their laptops for more comprehensive productive spurts.

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Addressed head - on by the panel was the challenge of reduced commissions — an area with direct impact on service output, warranted by demand from more informed consumers and pressure from discount brokerages.