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Overall, the economic momentum in Canada is slightly firmer than the Bank expected back at the beginning of the year.

Overall, the economic momentum in Canada is slightly firmer than the Bank expected back at the beginning of... Read More

LONDON (AP)-- The 19 - country eurozone lost some economic momentum in August, largely because of a slowdown in Germany, a closely watched survey showed Monday, days ahead of another possible stimulus package from the European Central Bank.

As economic momentum in China declines, The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts that India will be Asia's fastest - growing economy between 2018 and 2022, carving out more influence in and importance to the global...

Given these positive surprises, and because monetary policy must be forward - looking to achieve our inflation target, Governing Council's discussions focused on three main issues: first, the extent to which recent strength is signalling stronger economic momentum in Canada and globally; second, how heightened levels of uncertainty, particularly about US tax and trade policies, should be incorporated in our outlook; and third, how much excess capacity the economy currently has, and the growth rate of potential output going forward.

Not exact matches

And as a small business owner, you're likely concerned about a looming Congressional impasse, which could knock the wind out of the economy's momentum — shaving the country's economic output and your sales figures in the process.

«Strong economic momentum and accelerating price and wage gains should lead to three more Fed rate hikes this year,» Kathy Bostjancic, head of U.S. macro investor services at Oxford Economics USA, wrote in response to the survey.

But a long period of U.S. economic growth could be interrupted in the coming years, despite a historically low unemployment rate of 4.1 percent, and record - shattering momentum on Wall Street that added trillions to the value of stocks in 2017.

Earlier in the session, a report showed U.S. factory activity increased more than expected in December, in a further sign of strong economic momentum at the end of 2017.

Even though analysts have forecast continued momentum in global economic growth, concerns remain over how policy normalization might bring about changes after almost a decade of easy money.

Being eligible to be part of the European Central Bank's QE program would «help the momentum that we have,» the minister said, referring to the recent data showing that Greece returned to economic growth in 2016.

But as Brazil seeks to keep its economic momentum going, and begins to define its ambitions on the global stage in measure with its new - found clout, some question whether the 62 - year - old Rousseff will be able to handle what's heading her way.

«The revision reflects increased global growth momentum and the expected impact of the recently approved U.S. tax policy changes,» the IMF said in its World Economic Outlook report, published Monday ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Economic activity is gaining momentum, and despite a bumpy start earlier in the year, we expect an expansion of 3.6 percent in 2014 and 3.9 percent in 2015.

After fighting entrenched deflation for decades, Japan may be turning the tide, as falling unemployment pushes up wages, adding momentum to a recovery in consumer demand that could help lift economic growth, corporate profits, and stocks.

Our purpose: Reinvigorate St. Louis — Create economic momentum and spark a positive narrative Our mission: To advance economic development in the St. Louis region by attracting and retaining innovative entrepreneurs.

The market hangs delicately in the balance between strong economic momentum and higher interest rates.

Signs of improvement in the U.K., Europe, or Japan would likely support any evidence that U.S. economic growth is gaining momentum.

US business groups: «The U.S. Chamber is very concerned about the increasing prospects of a trade war, which would put at risk the economic momentum achieved through the administration's tax and regulatory reforms,» Thomas Donohue, CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement.

Mr. Trump's provocative approach has fueled anxiety in Europe that the long - awaited economic recovery is losing momentum.

The change in allocation was triggered by a severe undervaluation of gold vs its fair value, given the economic situation, and by a change of momentum in gold's pricing,» says Ferrario.

This uncertainty should gradually decline — for better or for worse — over the coming months, as the sequester's impact takes hold and more economic data come in, giving us a clearer picture of the forward momentum of the economy.

Canada's economy switched into higher gear in the latter half of 2015 and this momentum is expected to continue throughout 2016, according to the latest RBC Economic Outlook issued today.

Canada's economy regained momentum in the second half of 2016 and is poised to see sustained growth throughout 2017 according to the latest RBC Economic Outlook report.

Manufacturing purchasing managers» indices (PMIs) indicated a loss of economic momentum, especially in Europe (Graph 4, left - hand panel).

2015.12.08 Canada's economic growth to strengthen in 2016: RBC Economics Canada's economy switched into higher gear in the latter half of 2015 and this momentum is expected to continue throughout 2016, according to the latest RBC Economic Outlook issueeconomic growth to strengthen in 2016: RBC Economics Canada's economy switched into higher gear in the latter half of 2015 and this momentum is expected to continue throughout 2016, according to the latest RBC Economic Outlook issueEconomic Outlook issued today.

2016.12.16 Consumers — The driving force of growth in 2017: RBC Economics Canada's economy regained momentum in the second half of 2016 and is poised to see sustained growth throughout 2017 according to the latest RBC Economic Outlook report.

The preliminary economic profile for the US in February continued to reflect healthy momentum and this week's issue of the US Business Cycle Risk Report confirmed that the numbers overall continued to skew positive, based on data published through the end of March.

Dublin's campaign to ratify the eurozone fiscal discipline pact is failing to build momentum against a backdrop of weakening economic growth and a wider European debate about austerity, with almost one - in - five Irish voters still undecided.

But the Chinese economic data for March — such as weaker growth in industrial output and investment - is suggesting that momentum is slowing.

This new momentum could push global economic growth to 3.4 % in 2017, compared with an estimated 3 % annualized growth rate for 2016, according to Morgan Stanley Research.

From mid March, as intervention was wound back, the yen rose for a time but it could not sustain the upward momentum in April in the face of the broad - based rise of the US dollar following the stronger - than - expected US economic data.

Not only were valuations getting pretty close to fair value on the Rule of 20 scale (19.2 in 04» 10, 18.7 in 04 ’11 and 17.3 in 03» 12, the latter admittedly more reasonable), but economic momentum stalled, leading to a soft patch and rising investor concerns, aggravated by political chaos in Europe and the U.S.

And we believe positive economic and earnings visibility has been behind equity market returns during 2017, a trend that can continue in 2018 so long as earnings growth maintains momentum.

The momentum factor — securities with strong recent price gains — has outperformed in economic expansions, our Factor - based Strategies Group's analysis of U.S. factor performance since 1990 suggests.

Economic growth in the U.S. and around the world gained momentum throughout 2017, fueling some eye - popping gains in global stock markets and encouraging optimism for consumers.

Economic growth momentum remains solid and relative valuations indicate better long - term return potential, in our view.

Alberta is back in the saddle, while Quebec takes off While most provincial economies have stepped up their pace relative to last year, the country's economic momentum is not shared equally across all provinces.

U.S. retail sales barely rose in November as households cut back on purchases of motor vehicles, suggesting some loss of momentum in economic growth in the fourth quarter.

Last week, China cut interest rates for the first time in three years, as economic growth in that country has fallen to the point where talks of a hard landing are gaining momentum.

In this month's Global Economic Perspective, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group examines whether inflation may gain momentum in the United Sates, why it's pleased the European Central Bank has resisted tapering of its quantitative easing program and why investors in all markets need to be cognizant of political riskIn this month's Global Economic Perspective, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group examines whether inflation may gain momentum in the United Sates, why it's pleased the European Central Bank has resisted tapering of its quantitative easing program and why investors in all markets need to be cognizant of political riskin the United Sates, why it's pleased the European Central Bank has resisted tapering of its quantitative easing program and why investors in all markets need to be cognizant of political riskin all markets need to be cognizant of political risks.

Those expectations are based on analysis of historical precedence, including the average market gains in the third year of the presidential election cycle, strong momentum, earnings growth, seasonal trends, accelerating economic growth, and the normal market performance around the first Fed rate hike.

«This year has been about growth and momentum, both beneficiaries of the slow but stable economic regime,» Koesterich said in a blog.

The article cites comments by Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist at Leuthold Group, who wrote in a client note, «Historically, the stock market has done OK with rising inflation, provided economic momentum was also rising.»

«With remarkable growth in the global cleantech market, we need to capitalize on this momentum and provide our most promising cleantech entrepreneurs with the critical early - stage funding they need to become tomorrow's market leaders, driving economic growth here at home.»

If a company has a large enough portfolio of products, each protected by patents, and they have enough momentum to replace expiring patents with new patents, then they can have a durable economic advantage in their technological or medical niche.

The euro dropped against its major opponents in the New York session on Thursday, erased its recent gains, after the European Central Bank President Mario Draghi acknowledged recent signs of moderation in bloc's economic growth, with some countries experiencing a loss of momentum.

The stronger momentum in economic activity and headline inflation, he suggested, was no reason to declare victory as long as downside risks remain.

The general takeaway from these reports is the same as we have seen in much of the recent economic data — upside momentum has slowed, but from levels that were very positive to begin with.

The bar for our very laggy data to convince the BoC that we have (/ had) enough economic momentum to hold off on another cut is set pretty high, in my opinion.