Sentences with phrase «economic downturn»

There are not many business opportunities that have such potential for sustained profitability during times of economic downturn and the level of austerity we are facing at the moment.

The recent economic downturn caused builders to stop building and many new homes sat vacant throughout the early stages of 2009.

From about 1995 to 2008, firms simply raised rates, which worked just fine until the global economic downturn hit.

With many investors risking loss by economic downturn, investing in a vehicle that guarantees your rate of return makes for a winning decision.

They're worried that if rates don't rise they'll be left without their best tool — lowering the rate — when the next economic downturn hits.

Building unparalleled customer relations and repeat business are the crucial tools to riding out the worst economic downturn for 60 years, according to a senior travel industry leader.

In recovering from the most serious economic downturn for decades, it's a no - brainer that we need to draw on everyone's skills and potential.

Especially now, when economic downturn plays to your advantage, as lenders need to make money and mortgages are not as secure an investment as they used to be back years ago.

In the past 25 years it has been rare for emissions not to grow, except in years of severe economic downturn such as 2009.

Tip: Review your investments to see if they will continue to have a place in the homes and family budgets of consumers when the next economic downturn takes place.

However, a major economic downturn of the magnitude we have experienced is a once every 50 years type of event.

To be sure, some note the index regularly topped 90 before the last economic downturn.

The recent economic downturn continues to take it's toll on Canadian families.

He said the current recession was as a result of cumulative effects of worldwide economic downturn and failure in the past to plan and save for difficult times.

In general, market fluctuations have limited effect on the value of your benefit, although in periods of prolonged economic downturn, your defined benefits could be affected.

What we have learned from the latest economic downturn is that while the pet category has held its own, there are limits for some consumers.

Then, when the inevitable economic downturn hits, layoffs become necessary.

With the ongoing economic downturn affecting all of us; a lack of jobs on the market and more creative graduates qualified and looking for work — the industry is saturated with freelancers.

Through the continuing turmoil, further down print ad revenue is forecast, and that against the backdrop of threats of overall economic downturn.

While it's impossible to predict when a recession will hit, there are often clues that warn of a potential economic downturn.

The free cash flow the company generated built a strong equity base heading into the stock market crash and the ensuing economic downturn.

For instance, we are taking our time during a very difficult economic downturn, to get this budget right.

But your publisher couldn't have known; what national events happened recently — 9/11 stopped book sales for about a quarter and the resulting economic downturn across the board made this even worse.

In the spring of 2009, Canadian house prices fell across the board and transactions slowed as fears of a global economic downturn spread.

A call for urgent explanation into the reckless economic downturn nationwide.

Now in light of this past economic downturn, states want to join the parade of municipalities who have recently filed.

As warning signals of a global economic downturn become increasingly convincing, private equity portfolio companies are likely to come under pressure.

Another threat that we are likely going to face is unfavorable government policies and of course economic downturn.

Especially during this tough economic downturn, this increase will help to provide a stronger cushion as many seniors find less stability in their retirement portfolios.

Finnish game companies are doing nicely despite the slight economic downturn.

The 2008 economic downturn greatly affected the legal industry.

Areas that are experiencing a heavy economic downturn can be seen as riskier to an insurer.

During the current economic downturn current graduates are facing one of history's toughest job markets.

It's true there have been times of great economic hardship during the industry's history, but nothing as widespread as this most recent economic downturn.

Now that the nation is experiencing severe economic downturn, our universities must begin to look inward and outward for alternative sources of funding to meet the cost of running a quality university.

The reason why I'm poking fun here is because I think the next major economic downturn will be due to the sovereign debt market.

The global economic downturn will have a huge impact on our local communities.

These exchanges have been critically important to the economy since the last economic downturn — as they have been for years prior to that.

Given the worldwide economic downturn, we are clearly entering a sustained period of minimalism, both by necessity and most likely social pressure.

Second, recognize what it will take for the central banks to bolster economies in the next economic downturn.

Amid a prolonged economic downturn, seniors housing operators and owners are exploring new ways to generate more revenue.

While the term has been around for a while now, the concept has really taken off during the latest economic downturn.

Firms blamed it on two factors — a shallow pool of minority candidates and the overall economic downturn.

Although the commonwealth suffered a significant economic downturn in recent years, several key indicators suggest that things in Virginia are on the upswing.

With economic downturn at home and the rising threat of fascism abroad, artists of the time applied their individualized visions of the nation to rethinking modernism.