The firm's experience in cross-border and emerging
economies gives it the market perspective to be the global partner of choice for its clients.
Not exact matches
And regardless of whether the investments themselves return a profit, the infrastructure could
give these
economies a long - term boost, making them more important
markets down the road for a global - minded company.
And Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at CIBC World
Markets: «The NAFTA comments, and favourable comparison of the trade relationship with Canada relative to Mexico, should
give at least some comfort to Canadian
economy watchers.»
David Lubin, managing director and head of emerging
markets economics at Citi,
gives his thoughts on the Chinese
economy.
«
Given that financial
markets are a critical part of the
economy's infrastructure, perhaps more attention should be paid to the risks posed by the Uberization of financial
markets.»
Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos presented to his colleagues Friday a growth plan that the Greek government will deliver after the end of the financial assistance in August — an attempt to
give creditors and
markets a guarantee that the country will keep reforming the
economy even without external help.
He then
gave a passionate victory speech that sketched out a stronger global role for France and promised to waste no time making the national
economy a much more business - friendlyplace, with controversial labour -
market, pension, education and constitutional reforms, not to mention tougher measures on crime and immigration.
Its rapid depreciation has caused alarm among some of the world's major
economies since it
gives Japan's exporters a competitive edge in export
markets.
There's no new theme to it, just more riffs on the old one of a self - reinforcing spiral of slower growth in China crushing the
economies of its raw material suppliers, while an appreciating dollar makes it ever harder for emerging
market companies and governments to repay the debts they gleefully took on when the Federal Reserve was
giving away dollars for free.
Turner: On the equity side, you said earlier in the year that the stock
market had maybe gotten ahead of itself in terms of betting on the success of various administration policies that might
give the
economy a boost.
If Andrew Mackenzie and Sam Walsh are right, then Western Australia's commodity dependent
economy could be at the start of a recovery; and not before time,
given the weakening state of the property
market as measured by mortgage defaults.
But now an interest rate hike could be off the table,
given that the Fed is likely to think that Trump's policies will add risk to the U.S.
economy and global
markets on their own.
On Thursday, Gundlach
gave his quarterly webcast on
markets and the
economy titled «Turning Points.»
This is important
given the impact housing has on the overall Canadian
economy whereas a robust housing
market increases consumer confidence which is a significant component of the nation's GDP.
In addition to sparking the revival of small retailers and service providers, technology has also
given rise to the «gig
economy,» a
market estimated to represent 34 percent of the workforce.
CNBC Senior Contributor Larry Kudlow
gives his thoughts on the next 100 days of the Trump administration and what it means for the
markets and
economy, witht the «Fast Money Halftime Report» traders.
Staley told CNBC that
given the high level of debt across the world, in particular among emerging
markets where dollar - denominated debt has grown dramatically, many
economies could be at risk if there were sudden changes in financial conditions.
Four years into the recovery, the U.S.
economy has finally gained some momentum — and just in time to
give Canada a nudge forward when all domestic engines of growth, from consumer demand to the housing
market, had burned out.
Given the current state of the
economy, having a well - defined target
market is more important than ever.
Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer
gave a generally upbeat assessment of the
economy's current strength, saying the job
market was close to full strength and still improving.
Markets for years have had a sort of psychological co-dependency on China,
given its prevalence, influence and growth in the global
economy.
Given the uncertainty about the
economy, stock
markets, housing costs, pensions and interest rates, many of us are questioning our original retirement targets.
So the recent presidential term limit abolishment could be viewed as just another way to
give the central authorities greater power and control over the
economy, business and
markets.
Bottom line: Don't
give up on the Chinese
economy and Chinese equities just yet, but be prepared for
market volatility as China's new chapter is written.
The 1 % who profit from a weaker
economy,
giving up some sales to retain dominance over pliant labor
market, and 20 % share of national income, laugh all the way to the Fed Bank
In an era when productivity puzzles persist and
economies trade within globalised
markets, facilitating female participation at a decision making level within companies might just
give them a competitive advantage.»
Given the current state of the American
economy, where Wal - Mart derives 75 % of its sales, international
markets have to be its future source of growth.
These could be a great way of attracting FDI,
giving more depth to the domestic
economy and capital
markets.
OTTAWA — Canada's labour
market posted its ninth - straight month of job gains in August to
give the
economy its longest monthly growth streak since before the financial crisis nine years ago.
In the Australian experience, notwithstanding some significant transitional difficulties, the move away from using direct controls to implement monetary policy to a system based on
market operations ultimately
gave the authorities greater scope to manage the
economy, and helped pave the way for a return to economic stability.
Given the plethora of financial
markets and investment options, you can always find an industry,
economy, or company where investors are taking on added risk.
Given that hedging
markets in emerging Asian
economies are still relatively underdeveloped, and the benefits to these
economies of stronger and more integrated hedging
markets could be substantial, it is important to think about ways to encourage growth in these
markets.
So the Fed moved to re-inflate the
economy by flooding financial
markets with liquidity,
giving banks almost free money (at 1 %).
«The consequences of a debt default would be harmful not only to the U.S.
economy but also globally,
given the importance of the U.S. Treasury
market as a global financial benchmark,» they wrote.
And for all the muddle, the one thing that seems clear is that the risks to the
economy and particularly the labor
market — which is generating solid job growth and even some wage gains (for which we should all
give Chair Yellen and the Fed serious credit)-- remain «asymmetric:» there's a greater risk of needlessly slowing non-inflationary growth than there is of inflation accelerating.
But
given the stock
market's recent erratic behavior and concerns about the impact a trade war could have on the
economy, you may at least want to set aside some time to see where your retirement plans stand and how well they might hold up if the prospects for the
market and the
economy turn south.
Now that 2018 has begun, will the new tax policy
give the expected stimulative jolt to the U.S.
economy and capital
markets?
Rejoining global
markets and banking systems, and rebuilding its
economy, were major incentives for Iran to
give up its nuclear program.
«Furthermore, we believe that any attempt to increase the Toronto land transfer tax should require approval from the provincial government,
given the significance of Toronto's
economy to the province and the connections between the Toronto real estate
market and that of the broader GTA.»
But
given the state of the U.S.
market and
economy, while international diversification may be a sensible idea for most U.S. investors, its benefits are even more likely to accrue in the coming years.
While Canada does not compete directly with China in many areas, the relative reorientation of the Chinese
economy may
give Canada more scope to compete in the US
market.
It is worth pointing out that the move to make bitcoin illegal can also put Colombia's
economy at risk, considering the fact that the digital currency is growing in both value and popularity, thus creating a strong
market that Colombia will have no access to unless they
give up on their decisions.
Given the breadth and diversity of the U.S.
economy and
market, it's understandable that many U.S. investors feel comfortable keeping their money within U.S. borders.
So with the modest - at - best global recovery after the still front - of - mind global financial crisis trauma from 2008 - 2009,
markets are understandably preoccupied with the scope for unpleasant shocks, particularly
given that expansion in the developed
economies is now approaching a seventh year.
Some of the most notable examples of this include Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation, and Interest Rates, as these
market elements can
give a great deal of information with respect to the economic health of a specific region and of the global
economy as a whole.
Given the strength of the US
economy, the Federal Reserve has further tightened monetary policy and financial
markets expect this to continue.
Like the yield curve, an understanding of credit spreads can uncover value and
give you a reading on where
markets and the
economy may be headed.
With so few jobs available, Wilson told me, «many black males will
give up and drop out of the labor
market, and turn more to the underground
economy.
«The fact that Xi is prepared to
give such strong authoritarian guidance within the context of a
market economy is great for companies like mine.»
«I don't see any case whereby China can be accused of not fulfilling the commitments to the WTO... There is no reason at all for those advanced nations not to
give China the recognition of full
market economy status.»