Sentences with phrase «economic terms for»

Gas is in the money compared to coal, due to a combination of tougher EU - level emissions standards for coal, rising carbon prices and fuel price levels leading to favourable economic terms for electricity production from gas.

Not exact matches

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.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Furthermore, it is important that we not get too distracted by the stimulus debate and work together to promote an agenda for long - term economic growth for the country, which should include reform of a tax system that has grown out of control, finalizing trade agreements, kickstart a lagging regulatory harmonization agenda and ensuring young Canadians have the skills to compete in a global market place.
The top three happiest countries, Norway, Denmark and Iceland, are all among the highest taxed countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in terms of total tax revenue as a percentage of GDP.
What that means is that you are in an environment that is going to have further trouble in terms of investment returns that are in areas that are based on economic growth and areas that do relatively well like bonds... Broadly speaking, I think that investors should be looking for lower prices on most risk assets in these developed countries with the exception of Japan.»
A former member of the Bank of England (BOE) told CNBC it's «unwise» for the central bank to stick to a long - term policy strategy in case it gets wrong - footed by new economic data.
One of the reasons the IMF has changed its tune on fiscal policy is because research it has done in the past year shows that borrowing to pay for infrastructure pays for itself over the longer term by generating faster economic growth.
But she also stresses creating the environment for long - term economic growth, which is why a significant increase to the capital - gains tax for investments less than six years in duration is at the center of her plan.
It was pretty dismal in terms of the economic environment, and it was really a scary situation for small businesses.
In terms of economic policy, our empathy for the owners of smaller businesses can cause us to assume that what is good for them must automatically be good for the economy.
And this two - pronged political environment could have implications for the party's economic policy in the near term.
Jean - Francois Perrault, chief economist for Scotiabank, said the government's plans to focus new spending in the budget on important, long - term goals to address inequality also raise the question of whether it still has room to navigate rough economic waters in the future.
Also unsurprisingly, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George, dissenter - in - chief at the bank, voted against the motion to stay the course, citing «economic and financial imbalances,» as well as, further down the road, «an increase in long - term inflation expectations» as reasons for concern.
For instance, it can be reasonably assumed that investment would stall, which would hit productivity and subsequently wages, jobs, living standards and long - term economic growth.
If the Fed is indeed putting off raising short - term interest rates — perhaps because of an economic slowdown overseas, economic turmoil in Russia, or because of lower oil prices — then that's potentially good news for the stock market.
Wall Street has found a semblance of stability after a roller - coaster week, but some investors are convinced the rockiness in stocks and bonds isn't quite over for one main reason: The markets have yet to fully come to terms with how aggressively the Federal Reserve may respond to surprising economic strength.
Short - term military posturing and scaremongering, for example, may offer a longer - term path to economic concessions from the rest of the world.
In peer countries like Canada, some citizens are taxed at higher rates throughout the year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development notes, but they get a lot more from their government in terms of social services, including health care.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
Based on Gordon's interpretation of the Kondratieff theory, the current global forecast calls for a long, cold economic winter with a 100 % probability of short - term total chaos.
In terms of assigning blame for the current U.S. economic malaise, 8 % of the respondents finger Obama's perceived «high spending, high regulation policies,» while others looked beyond the current administration.
That kind of growth would cause problems within the country, especially if job losses mount or growth remains slow for the long term, but Dollar said a steep decline economic expansion may be just what the country needs.
«Given developments in other parts of the world, I think what's been reaffirmed to me is the importance of building an inclusive innovation strategy for Canada, one that focuses both on economic and societal prosperity for all Canadians, and how fundamental that is to our long - term flourishing of our society.
«The price China is paying for a rapid economic rise is huge in terms of natural degradation,» Gosset says.
A social media post last week for the police in Liaoning, the northeastern border province of China, said they were investigating the firm's alleged long - term involvement in «serious economic crimes» and that relevant suspects were cooperating.
As it happens, last month the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development reported that «Canada's key long - term challenge is to boost productivity growth» — so chalk that up as a win for the provocative Rubin as well.
Jerry Jana, Director of Economic Affairs for Malawi's new ruling party (following former President Bingu wa Mutharika's unexpected death in April) has said that long - term projects like the Nsanje port would be shelved while the government dealt with more pressing issues, like the country's fuel shortages and foreign exchange, according to Nyasa Times.
«And the prime minister had a very well - thought - out answer that it's for economic development in the short term
Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»
A recent article in The New York Times joined the naysayers by featuring a group of economists dismissing the big data wave as no match for the Internet or gasoline engine in terms of innovations that have defined economic revolutions.
This fund will support the strategic research priorities of Canada's post-secondary institutions and help them excel globally in research areas that create long - term economic advantages for Canada.
The government analysis also concluded that the agreement would generate long - term economic gains for Canada totalling $ 4.2 billion, up from the $ 3.4 billion that was expected under the old TPP.
Excessive compensation can also be monitored based on whether a bank is creating long - term economic value, for the bank itself and for its shareholders, employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
That bodes ill for Canada's short - term economic prospects, and therefore is another reason to divest before Trump's tweets turn into profit - killing tariffs.
For better or worse, this year's study hands a big talking point to the campaign of Top State Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia, a Republican touting his economic record in his bid for a second teFor better or worse, this year's study hands a big talking point to the campaign of Top State Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia, a Republican touting his economic record in his bid for a second tefor a second term.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he might renominate Janet Yellen to serve a second term as Federal Reserve chairwoman, but he is also considering his economic adviser Gary Cohn for the post.
There is every reason to think the program will pay for itself through faster economic growth over the medium term.
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan did try to prepare markets for higher short - term interest rates in testimony before the Joint Economic Committee a few days before the February 1994 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at which the tightening began.
How has this happened, when everybody from the Bank of England to the International Monetary Fund, from Barack Obama to Shinzo Abe, from the Trades Union Congress to the Confederation of British Industry, have all warned of the major financial shocks in the near term and economic decline and geopolitical irrelevance in the long term after a vote for Brexit?
«To secure economic success and the viability of our journalism in the long term, the company has to look for judicious savings everywhere, and that includes the newsroom,» he said.
Though Canadian Business was still profitable, it quickly began losing ground, especially in terms of advertising pages, to ROB, and it became obvious that a sudden economic downturn could mean trouble for the company.
Fortune: But even more than just the principle at stake, you would argue that it makes long term economic sense — even for a media entity that doesn't rely on subscription revenue like the New York Times?
With that track record, the New T - Mobile will accelerate long - term economic stimulus for the U.S. in the 5G era — ultimately leading to the creation of thousands of American jobs and supporting business opportunities for the U.S. economy.
This paper investigates the significance of the mix of monetary and fiscal policies for financial stability through counterfactual simulations of three key historical episodes, using the Bank's main policy model, ToTEM (Terms - of - Trade Economic Model).
«We believe that these two markets, with a combined population of approximately 27 million people and strong economic bases in the technology, media and entertainment industries, serve as an excellent platform for long - term growth,» Virgin America said in its SEC filing.
«Dirty» or structured term sheets are proposed investments where the majority of the economic gains for the investor come not from the headline valuation, but rather through a series of dirty terms that are hidden deeper in the document.
These risks and uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed and on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result in unexpected adverse operating results.
Since the 2010 Budget, the medium - term outlook for revenues has declined, reflecting, in part, slower economic growth in a challenging global environment.
And beyond economic issues, the Internet offers a huge potential for greater organizational, educational and political cohesiveness than ever before by becoming a syndication content provider (an electronic Black Sports Wire); traditional publishing (re-utilizing content creatively and cost - effectively to create books; calendars; magazines etc.); long term convergence (as BASN bandwidth increases BASN evolves into multimedia Internet / TV / Radio network with round the clock, global BASN coverage).
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