Sentences with phrase «economic downturn continues»

Clearly, the economic downturn continues to affect today's real estate market in a negative way.

As the economic downturn continues, more women are turning to women's health centers like Planned Parenthood for basic health care.

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

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As the economic environment continues to soften, many young professionals are contemplating returning to graduate school so they can «take shelter» during the downturn and be set to reenter the workforce as the job market turns around a couple of years from now.

«I will continue to act to ensure that household debt levels are sustainable, that lenders are acting prudently, and that increases in interest rates or a housing market downturn don't put at risk the economic growth we are working so hard to accelerate,» Morneau said.

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

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.

While financial markets have been turbulent, the recent data on economic activity suggest that the global economy is continuing to recover from the sharp downturn in late 2008 and early 2009.

Still, investors continued the habit of confusing lagging and coincident indicators for leading ones, so the positive GDP figure was taken as evidence that an oncoming economic downturn was «off the table.»

A few pieces came across my desk last week, hailing the ability of the corporate sector to bounce back from the recent economic downturn even though revenues have continued to suffer and employment has been steeply cut.

It is wishful thinking to imagine that the most extreme economic, debt and investment bubble in history was corrected by a mild economic downturn, a market decline that leaves stocks at 21 times peak earnings (higher than at the 1929 and 1987 peaks), and just a few large - scale defaults from a corporate debt position which continues to claim a record share of operating earnings to finance.

At present, investors have no reasonable incentive at all to «lock in» the prospective returns implied by current prices of stocks or long - term bonds (though we suspect that 10 - year Treasuries may benefit over a short horizon due to continued economic risks and still - unresolved debt concerns in Europe, which has already entered an economic downturn).

The Survey also evidences, however, that despite the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression, ESOP companies on the whole continue to have increased share value, better productivity, and overwhelming support among leaders of the companies.

As for U.S. data, the broad aggregate continues to come in weaker than expected, with a recent downturn in a broad basket of national and regional economic surveys, and of course, a disappointing April unemployment report (avoiding a negative print, however, which I suspect will come in the May report).

These community banks have been instrumental in helping the nation recover from the financial crisis and economic downturn that continues to hamper the US economy.

AHD is continuing to look for new ways to cope with the economic downturn, Gallo says.

The economic downturn has been tough on many restaurant chains, but even as the economy continues to improve, owners are finding that further steps are needed to enhance profitability and ensure continued success.

Having continued to attract leading global food manufacturers such as Boulder Brands and sustained companies such as Kellogg's, AB Inbev and Unilever throughout the economic downturn, the industry in Wales generates more turnover and employs more people today than it did near the start of the recession.

The Company expects the business environment in Brazil to remain challenging throughout 2016 as the country continues to experience a severe economic downturn.

Milkwaukee Public Radio, April 6, 2009 Betting on the Diaper Business by Marge Pitrof «Thousands of Wisconsin workers have lost their jobs during the continuing economic downturn.

Summer meals are just a small part of the group's work as it combats hunger in the face of a continuing severe economic downturn.

«Welcome signs of restraint continue with 51 % of FTSE 100 companies having now frozen base pay for their chief executives, but it is also clear that shareholders are ready to signal their impatience with companies whose remuneration approach does not take account of the impact of the economic downturn.

«We will take whatever action is necessary to continue to support growth in what is a spectacular economic downturn.

The New York State AFL - CIO is willing to continue to work with Governor Paterson and both houses of the legislature to pass meaningful Unemployment Insurance legislation that accomplishes the goals of helping individuals who have been victimized by the current recession, and bringing our economy out of this historic economic downturn.»

This budget allows the Library to continue to offer 2011 levels of open hours and services our patrons need and are using now more than ever as they struggle to manage household budgets during what is clearly the most serious economic downturn since the great depression.

But Democrats, who run the Assembly, continue to argue that most increased education funding should go to the highest - need schools, which would happen if it were put in the «foundation» funding pot by which most state aid is allocated, and which also was cut drastically during the economic downturn.

The Soil Association's Organic Market Report 2012 revealed that global sales of organic products «continued to defy the economic downturn», with growth continuing into 2011, the only exception being in the UK where overall sales were down.

Global sales of organic products continue to defy the economic downturn, growing by 8.8 % in 20101 with growth continuing into 2011.

«It is even more important during an economic downturn that we increase support for people, not take it away,» he continued.

Continues a Two - year Plan to Address County and State Budget Reductions: The County's budget addresses a significant fall off in sales tax revenue and other local revenue directly related to the financial and economic downturn in the U.S. and many other countries.

Fonseca says that the GEF has continued to attract significant funding from donor countries throughout the economic downturn because it is regarded as a «safe and secure investment» in comparison with other international - development investments.

According to a recent report by medical market analysts Kalorama Information, the vaccine market grew an impressive 14 per cent between 2009 and 2010, despite the economic downturn, and growth is predicted to continue.

Merit pay plans are expensive, especially if the performance awards are added to the salary schedule, so there are questions about whether the extra funds will continue to be available during the next economic downturn.

Facing the most significant economic downturn since the Great Depression, most Americans continue to support increased spending on their local public schools.

However, this same inelasticity protects schools during economic downturns when property owners continue to pay those same taxes, even if their income is reduced, as assessors do not reduce property values in a timely manner.

The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) had also just released the results of a national survey of its members, «Cliff Hanger: How America's Public Schools Continue to Feel the Impact of the Economic Downturn.»

To ensure that the housing market continues to recover from the effects of the subprime debacle and the ensuing economic downturn, Congress has taken swift action in the Continuing Resolution to extend single family loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through the end of fiscal year 2011.

Unrestrained debt and credit card spending continues to plague Americans, even in the face of one of the worst economic downturns in the last century.

If there's anything positive about the economic downturn, it's news that Americans are continuing to reduce their credit card debt.

Meanwhile, commodity price pressure is likely to diminish by the end of summer as the result of a continuing economic downturn coupled with a flight - to - safety which will reduce monetary velocity.

«I will continue to act to ensure that household debt levels are sustainable, that lenders are acting prudently and that increases in interest rates or a housing market downturn don't risk the economic growth we are working so hard to accelerate,» Morneau said in a speech to the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

Even in economic downturns, recessions, bear markets, periods of war, etc., these high - quality companies have the ability to continue paying increasing dividends.

Yes, I'm always enthusiastic about student accommodation — I believe it's more defensive / contra - cyclical than most other property out there in the event of an economic / property downturn, and will continue to benefit from the long term tailwind of helicopter parents & snowflake students who love high quality / custom - built / secure student accommodation!

«With the economic downturn that began in 2008,» Katz continued, «the number of dogs coming into the [SF / ACC] shelter increased dramatically.

Still, the decline in veterinary visits began before the economic downturn, and it continues despite the road to economic recovery.

Despite the economic downturn, America's pet population continues to rise, according to the just released 2009 - 10 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey.

... the vaccine market grew an impressive 14 per cent between 2009 and 2010, despite the economic downturn, and growth is predicted to continue.»

Victoria Sanders, Teletext Holidays, continues: «There has been a definite swing back to package holidays over the last three years since the beginning of the economic downturn.

Graham Cooke, President, World Travel Awards commented: «The past 12 months have brought several challenges, namely the economic downturn and the outbreak of swine flu, which has impacted travel and tourism worldwide; today's winners have remained focused on their long term objectives, and continued to deliver above and beyond the call of duty, setting an industry example.»

Speaking to The Earth Times after the recent round of talks at Cancun, Artur Runge - Metzger, head of the European Commission's environment unit and the EC's chief negotiator on climate change, noted that while the economic downturn in developed countries had resulted in lower emissions, other countries such as China and India have remained unaffected and had seen their emissions continue to rise.