The centrepiece — a video installation from which the exhibition draws its title — serves as the literal and conceptual backdrop for the exhibition, whereby the romanticized image of a sunset operates as a critique of colonial intervention and appropriation of nature
for economic ends.
The tendency of the technological society that puts a premium on efficiency is to treat people as objects
for economic ends and not as subjects who have an urge to live.
They support nearly any utilitarian use of the world
for economic ends but oppose most forms of biotechnological «enhancement.»
Not exact matches
Yet both are expensive and sometimes out of reach
for countries on the lower
end of the
economic development scale.
According to 34 - nation Organization
for Economic Co-operation and Development, Canada would place fifth during the recovery period according to the percentage of the working age population that held a job at the
end of 2013, compared to the situation prior to the 2008 - 09 recession.
«
Ending DACA would place severe
economic strain on businesses around the country, putting them into the impossible and extremely costly position of having to fire productive employees
for no other reason than an arbitrary change in federal policy, potentially resulting in backlash from other employees, or their broader community,» the report reads.
Wu Xiaohui, the former chairman of China's Anbang Insurance, has changed course and requested leniency at the
end of his high - profile trial in Shanghai
for alleged
economic crimes such as fraud and a $ 10 billion embezzlement.
That means a recession can
end for a time but come roaring back because of another
economic shock.
Such factors include, among others, general business,
economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; the actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of
economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; changes in project parameters and / or
economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled «Risk Factors» in the Company's Annual Information Form
for the year
ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2018.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its meeting at the
end of July, and it looks like Fed officials broached the subject of raising interest rates earlier than planned, but ultimately decided to wait
for more evidence of an improved
economic outlook.
If Merkel again wins reelection this September, it will partly be because of her anodyne affect in the face of Europe's prolonged
economic calamity, and
for her patent refusal to say how she envisions the crisis ever
ending.
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in
economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K
for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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.
Certainly, the states that have long relied on coal and mining jobs
for economic stability will benefit from the
end of Obama - era regulations.
They were headed
for $ 1.40 per litre back in 2012 when the author of The
End of Growth published his warning that the high price of oil would soon halt the
economic expansion we had taken
for granted
for decades.
The Penn Wharton Budget Model predicts the added debt eventually would reduce
economic growth, as money that might have been spent on productive investment instead
ends up in the market
for government bonds.
Germans are also alleging that the Chinese are using their
economic clout in these regions
for political
ends.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from
end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality
for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the
economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand
for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand
for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global
economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods
for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance
for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K
for the fiscal year
ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
«He's been running this [transition] somewhat like «The Apprentice,» but in the
end he chooses people much like himself,» Robert Shapiro, an adviser to the International Monetary Fund and former under secretary of commerce
for economic affairs under President Bill Clinton, told Business Insider.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide
economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K
for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
«We will fight to defend them because they are about the health and
economic security of America's working families, and we will not use Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security as an ATM machine
for the Republicans to give tax breaks to their wealthy friends and corporate America,» House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said at her year -
end press conference, signaling that Democrats would not support cuts to Social Security and other entitlements.
Indeed, Randell Moore, who survey's economists as the editor of the Blue
Economic Indicators, says the current consensus is
for the yield on the 10 - year Treasury bond to rise to 3.25 % by the
end of 2015.
On the other hand, the virtuous cycle that starts with basic health and empowerment
ends not only with a better life
for women and their families, but with significant
economic growth at the country level.
«I think the self - driving car has the opportunity to not only improve productivity
for the people in the car, which will be a huge
economic boost
for those people; Not only has the opportunity to save lives — over a million people die worldwide in road deaths today caused by human drivers, and I think we can take that very close to zero, which is very good
for both human welfare and
for economic productivity — it's a very serious dent in productivity when people get killed; And then all the ancillary industries that
end up getting built out.»
Final program spending
for 2011 - 12 should be lower than 2010 - 11, due to the
ending of the temporary measures under the
Economic Action Plan.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and
economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support
for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand
for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and
economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support
for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand
for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 20, 2016.
It's important to understand that the USCI isn't a random concoction of data, but rather the gold standard
for measuring current
economic growth, as it summarizes the key coincident
economic indicators used to determine the official start and
end dates of U.S. recessions; namely, the broad measures of output, employment, income and sales.
Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook
for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year
end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions
for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives;
economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available
for future deployment; our prospects
for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and
economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support
for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand
for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.
Preliminary national accounts estimates
for 2012 will be released at the
end of February and will likely show lower - than - expected
economic growth
for 2012.
I hoped that this wouldn't happen, because the longer reported GDP growth remained high, the worse
for China's economy over the medium to long term, but in the
end the pace of adjustment was always going to be driven by political variables, not
economic variables, and this made it very hard to project with much confidence.
It's the beginning of the
end for this
economic expansion Be neutral on the U.S. stock market, writes Pimco's Joachim FelsBe neutral on the U.S. stock market, writes Pimco's Joachim Fels.
2014.10.23 RBC Investor & Treasury Services quarterly survey: Canadian pension assets inch higher in Q3 Pension assets rose
for a fifth successive quarter despite concerns over anemic
economic growth in the Eurozone and escalating global issues during the three months
ending September, according to the latest survey from RBC Investor & Treasury Services...
The public unrest that swept across Iran starting in late December began as a protest against poor
economic conditions, but it quickly turned into a call
for an
end to the country's theocratic regime.
The country's
economic success, which may be the most important global event since the
end of the cold war, was buoyed by a combination of low wages, cheap credit and strong demand
for exports.
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages
for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other
economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K
for the fiscal year
ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.
Doing that just wouldn't make too much sense, in my opinion — though, to be sure, it's not the
end - all be-all
for Canada's
economic health.
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.
The S&P 500 had its biggest weekly gain since April in the period
ended Friday after the Federal Reserve signaled it won't be raising rates quickly as officials hold out
for more decisive evidence of an
economic rebound.
Trump and many Republicans in Congress contended that the stricter regulations were too burdensome
for financial institutions and were a key reason why
economic growth since the Great Recession
ended in 2009 had been lackluster.
Their
economic research team expects the average rate
for a 30 - year year home loan to reach 3.7 % by the
end of 2016, and to continue rising gradually throughout 2017.
For the rest of 2018, we expect continued global
economic growth and corporate earnings, and the
end of secular stagnation.
For Canada, the TPP can be both an
end in itself — trade liberalization and job growth — and a means to an
end, re-establishing its
economic and political credentials in the region.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev renewed calls
for Russia to
end state dominance of the economy and take steps to boost smaller firms to avoid an
economic «abyss.»
With
economic conditions in Japan improving in recent months, the Bank of Japan had begun to prime markets
for an
end to its zero interest rate policy at its 17 July meeting but, in the event, the collapse of a large Japanese retailer, Sogo Co, prompted the Bank to hold off its decision.
«We need a plan to
end poverty in B.C. Passing our Poverty Reduction and
Economic Inclusion Act would be the first step down that path,» said New Democrat spokesperson
for social development Michelle Mungall.
In keeping with this added cautiousness, members of the FOMC revised down their median projections
for the Fed funds rate to 0.875 % by
end - 2016 and 1.875 % by
end - 2017, roughly equivalent to two hikes in 2016 (from four projected in December) and four in 2017, while keeping their
economic forecast broadly unchanged.
A smaller lapse would be expected
for 2011 - 12, given that most funding under the
Economic Action Plan
ended in 2010 - 11 and restraint measures introduced in the 2010 Budget will require departments / agencies to manage closer to their appropriations in order to deliver on their programs.
Most recessions
end when people start spending again, but
for the foreseeable future, U.S. consumer demand is unlikely to propel strong
economic growth.