Sentences with phrase «election year uncertainty»

This makes it difficult to predict how much election year uncertainty will influence market performance.

Although I expect business fixed investment to begin to grow again in the second half, it will likely remain soft as profits have stagnated and election year uncertainty could act as an additional depressant.

Not exact matches

Miller also points to uncertainty around the election last year.

With so much uncertainty in the market this year, thanks to Brexit, the U.S. election and worries about China, people want to own tried - and - true operations, not risky technology and energy firms.

Given recent economic developments (which suggest there will be no surplus this year) and global uncertainties, together with a commitment by all three major political parties to balanced budgets and no tax increases (other than the NDP), it would be fiscally imprudent for any political party to make new major election «promises» in the coming months without indicating how they would be financed.

Expectations for US economic growth over the next year are generally positive, although considerable uncertainty surrounds the implications of the US election outcome for firms» outlook (Box 1).

Historically, political uncertainty leading up to midterm elections has led to greater market volatility, and this year has been no exception.

I remember (but could not find to link) a splendid editorial by the Christian Century's David Heim (some uncertainty about the author) from quite a few years ago (presumably before the 2008 election) wryly encouraging evangelicals to enjoy their moment in the political and cultural limelight because it would prove fleeting.

Geopolitical uncertainties surrounding Brexit, US economic policy and European elections are likely to stunt economic expansion in the year ahead

Our Brand Is Crisis, like its documentary inspiration, understands that the key to victory in Bolivia was reframing the election: Anyone who watched George W. Bush defeat John Kerry in 2004 will recognize Jane's fear - mongering tactics, the way she sells Castillo's unpopular years in office as the exact experience the country needs during a time of uncertainty and financial hardship.

Uncertainty driven by a general election and the likelihood of a revised national automotive policy is expected to push Malaysian new - vehicle sales down 2.9 % this year following record volume in 2012.

However, we also believe that market volatility could remain heightened throughout the year due to the increased risk of a trade war with China, uncertainty around the approaching mid-term elections, the potential for increased regulation of large technology companies, and increased investor wariness of market valuations in the midst of the elongated bull market cycle.

The volatility and uncertainty created by yesterday's election and U.K. voting to leave the EU will create investment opportunities that we will take advantage of, whether it be next week or a year from now.

The election of Donald Trump has created real uncertainty about the direction the SEC will take on corporate climate change disclosure over the next four years.

Although some of these geopolitical risks remain unimproved, we believe that the political and economic environment will now stabilise and improve after having recovered from the attempted coup in the past year and the clearance of the uncertainty caused by the sequential elections.

The big issue with any election is uncertainty, which is not good for business and, following the global political turmoil of the past few years, the public are less certain on opinion polls, so may be nervous of the outcome.

Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization found that political uncertainties in recent years, such as the economic crisis in Greece, uncertainties surrounding Brexit and the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president have brought about an increased demand for Bitcoin, pushing up prices in the end.

Global economic turmoil, slumping oil prices and the uncertainty of this year's presidential election are weighing on luxury - home buyers» decision - making across the U.S..

It's another Presidential election year and, for senior housing / healthcare owner operators, this much is certain: dealing with uncertainty isn't getting any easier.

Job numbers started to look better as employers put behind the uncertainty of a three year old election campaign.

The forthcoming presidential election, potential expiration of tax provisions for businesses and households, and the ongoing healthcare debate are among the uncertainties expected to keep the economy moving at a moderate pace with growth of 2.3 percent expected for the year.

«We don't expect to see any sort of broad change of key issues until the election is over a year from now, which just means more uncertainty during the entire election cycle and less confidence,» says Ed Padilla, CEO of Northmarq Capital in Minneapolis.