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(CNN)- Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley championed a series of progressive causes during a policy speech in Washington Thursday, touting his state's economic record as evidence that encouraging liberal social issues can lead to prosperity.

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Despite the recent softness in data — the Citi economic surprise index for the eurozone is now at its lowest since June 2012 — markets remain stubbornly bullish on the euro with overall bets still near record highs as longer - term expectations remain optimistic.

ISTANBUL, April 11 - Turkey's lira sank to record lows on Wednesday, battered by deepening investor concern about monetary policy and inflation, a sell - off that President Tayyip Erdogan dismissed as an economic attack by enemies of the state.

ISTANBUL, April 11 - The Turkish lira sank to record lows on Wednesday, battered by investor concern about monetary policy and inflation, a sell - off that President Tayyip Erdogan dismissed as an economic attack by enemies of the state.

While Twitter's debut likely helped send shares of Facebook Inc. down, the overall tech industry also took a hit as the markets pulled back from record levels on worries that the Federal Reserve could soon start curtailing its economic stimulus program.

The West has long ostracized Lukashenko, who has described himself as the «last dictator in Europe», over his human rights record and his clampdown on political dissent, and has imposed economic sanctions on some Belarussian officials and companies.

As the chief minister of Gujarat, Modi is already on record as favoring neoliberal economic policies, spurning India's vestiges of socialism, five - year plans, and overregulation of private industrAs the chief minister of Gujarat, Modi is already on record as favoring neoliberal economic policies, spurning India's vestiges of socialism, five - year plans, and overregulation of private industras favoring neoliberal economic policies, spurning India's vestiges of socialism, five - year plans, and overregulation of private industry.

Our sense is that in light of the oil shock and weak economic growth recorded in Canada this past year, the SEPH is likely telling the more accurate story, meaning we could see employment as measured by the LFS slow significantly during the first half of 2016.»

NEW YORK, Jan 3 (Reuters)- The S&P 500 index rose above 2,700 for the first time on Wednesday and other major indexes hit record highs as technology stocks climbed amid indications of robust economic growth in the United States and overseas.

China's banks extended a record 2.9 trillion yuan ($ 458.3 billion) in new yuan loans in January, blowing past expectations and nearly five times the previous month as policymakers aim to sustain solid economic growth while reining in debt risks.

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As the economic climate continues to fluctuate and interest rates hover at record low levels, it may be a good time for small business owners to consider refinancing.

Economic conditions have made it more difficult to close deals; however, business brokers are reporting a record number of buyer inquiries as a result of the huge number of corporate layoffs over the last six to nine months.

Cities» economic allure is as old as recorded history, and young people will keep coming.

Quick answer: no, as the European Central Bank, which has an inate fear of inflation, felt compelled on Thursday by the economic crisis in Europe to cut its benchmark interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the refinancing rate to a record low of 0.75 % and the overnight deposit rate to zero.

Record - high world debt stocks make various economic actors more vulnerable, motivating greater savings as a buffer against future shocks.

The best way for Ukraine to gain instant credibility as a serious voice for economic security through transparency and good governance is to put its own record up for scrutiny and implement expert recommendations on institutional reform at home.

The government would like to run on a record of good economic management, defined as simply eliminating the deficit.

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Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

The expanding national economic growth in countries as China and India profit with the economic growth because they are the only sizeable strong and stable economies projected to record over 5 % growth rates in 2009.

U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index near a record, as investors weighed economic data for clues on the timing of higher interest rates amid optimism that a deal on Greek aid is within reach.

By the second quarter of 1952, the price increases had petered out as it became clear that the Korean War would not spread into a worldwide conflict and with the sharp slowdown in economic growth recorded in that year.

As we head into the final weeks of 2017, global stocks are at record highs, as investors mull over recent economic and earnings growtAs we head into the final weeks of 2017, global stocks are at record highs, as investors mull over recent economic and earnings growtas investors mull over recent economic and earnings growth.

A combination of market positioning, such as record net - long euro futures positioning, rising U.S. interest rates, and diverging economic performances (such as data surprising indexes), seems to have encouraged the dollar's recent advance, helping our hedged positions.

[That claim itself, of course, is wildly at odds with the statistical record, as confirmed by Unifor's recent report. We compiled historical data on 16 conventional economic indicators going back to 1946, and found that Canada's economy performed worse under Harper's leadership than any other postwar Prime Minister — and lagged most OECD countries during Harper's tenure, as well.

And Mr. Trump was the bull in chief, celebrating the record - breaking march as validation of his economic policies.

They failed to take credit or make the case for the economic upturn, and how their policies have much to do with lower unemployment (5.8 %), significant debt reduction, healthy corporate balance sheets, greater financial stability (Dodds - Frank), record stock market numbers, as well as reducing the gap between high earners and the middle class through Obamacare and reducing the Bush tax cuts.

As I argued when the second quarter GDP numbers confirmed the recession, the big issue is not whether GDP growth is slightly positive or slightly negative. The big issue is why it has been so close to zero in the first place. The July GDP numbers do not change that analysis. And they do not change the empirical fact that the Harper government's overall economic record — even before this year's downturn — is uniquely weak, on both historical and international criteria.

In recent months, as discussed in the section on Domestic Economic Activity above, housing loan approvals have stabilised after the strong growth recorded earlier, but they remain at a high enough level to generate continued strong growth in the value of loans outstanding.

«Heightened global economic uncertainty and ongoing energy price weakness continues to weigh on the Canadian manufacturing sector, as indicated by October's record - low reading of 48.0,» said Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist, RBC.

The Economic Club of Canada has earned the prestigious reputation as this country's National Podium of Record.

As for qualifications, I think his MBA and JD from Harvard, and a very solid economic record supercede a his religion or the underwear he chooses to wear.

He refers to Mao's writings, cites various Happy Workers, and concludes: «There is no doubt that socialist motivations, as opposed to individualist perspectives, have produced an impressive record of social and economic growth during the past two decades.»

No Christian writer of the New Testament, so far as our records reveal, ever faced the responsibility of applying high moral principles to preserving the institutions of society, administering governments, handling international relationships, prosecuting social reforms, or even mitigating by public measures the inequities of an economic system.1

Second, one might view this as a post-socialist era for theoretical reasons: Given the historical record of socialism in this century, one can say with some assurance that all the claims made for it have been decisively falsified» be it in terms of economic performance, of political liberation, of social equality, or of the quality of life.

Detailed inputs including materials, labour and growth conditions, fruit yields, incidence of weeds and pests were recorded for both systems so as to compare the economic viability, energy flow and soil environments of the two systems.

In response to Andrew Cuomo's new jobs plan, Carl Paladino's campaign is dredging up the past, citing his record as HUD secretary and a jobs proposal he floated during his failed 2002 gubernatorial bid in an effort to blow holes in his credibility as an economic developer.

Despite it's disastrous track - record of macro-economic management, epitomised by the Lawson boom in the late 1980s and George Osbourne's ill - timed retrenchment since 2010, the Conservatives have consistently positioned themselves as the party of fiscal discipline and economic competence, as well as the party of entrepreneurship and material affluence.

We've seen tremendous improvement in the economy and at the social level since 1992, the Rawlings regime and that of Kufour all contributed immensely to the growth we seeing, the Mahama administration has added value to what he inherited.The infrastructure development recorded under this government is the highest after Nkrumah, the improvement in the health and education sector can not be downplayed.Policies rolled out by the regime to close the yawning gap between the toiling but highly productive rural folks and city officials is commendable.The IMF director Christie Lagarde was right when she described what we called economic success between 2005 - 2008 as mediocre growth.The base of the economy was still shattered and now being built to restore the confidence of the people.

-- Niagara County GOP Chairman Michael Norris has thrown his support behind another Republican vying to take out Gillibrand, economic David Malpass, citing his «30 - year record as a fiscal conservative fighting for job growth and low taxes.»

«As a result of the continuing economic hardship, a record number of families across the country are applying for LIHEAP.»

DeFrancisco, an attorney, was first elected to the Senate in 1992 and has emerged as a leading critic of Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's record on taxes, spending and economic development.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in April subpoenaed Cuomo's office for records related to contracts given to COR Development as part of the prosecutor's investigation into Cuomo's marquee economic development projects in Upstate New York.

If this could be chalked up as a government achievement, the Conservatives would truly be justified in boasting of their economic record.

Frost added: «The Manhattan DA's pioneering Sex Crimes Unit has an unparalleled record of success on behalf of survivors, and has served for decades as a national leader in the investigation and prosecution of sex crimes committed by perpetrators of all economic backgrounds.»

So it may be true that the coalition's record has a lot to do with why the Tories appear to have done so well — but only in so far as the coalition, and more particularly the Tories, are credited with the economic recovery.

The business mogul said the current economic recession had further worsened the situation as the government continued to record dwindling revenues, thus making it increasingly difficult for it to fulfill some of its obligations to the people.

At that point, it became my duty to clarify the public record, else the patently erroneous view that multiple and divergent exchange rates and economic policy confusions do not negatively affect FDI, become accepted as truth.

Her record on reproductive freedom, minimum wage, and economic equality is consistent with our progressive values as an organization committed to ensuring the rights of women and families are protected.»