Sentences with phrase «for financial blows»

The trend is being fueled primarily by the gap between incomes and rents, which have soared to historical highs in recent years, leaving many households with hardly any cushion for financial blows such as a medical emergency or job loss — events that can trigger homelessness.

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The sell off in the market for high yield debt, or junk bonds, is now hitting a type of structured bond that is similar to the the type that blew up in the financial crisis.

It's responsible for more failed businesses, blown careers, and financial debt than you can imagine.

When the Bank of Canada cut interest rates in 2015 to offset the collapse of oil prices, it was worried about more than a blow to gross domestic product; it was also thinking about what mass firings in the oil patch could mean for the financial system.

Elliott and Vivendi have been trading blows for the past eight weeks, with Elliott accusing Vivendi of serving only its own interests and the French media group saying the fund was looking only for short - term financial gains.

The Community Financial Services Association of America — an industry group for payday and small - dollar lenders — called the proposed rule a «staggering blow» that will cut off consumers» access to credit.

However, as we noted in our Financial System Review, financial vulnerabilities would usually translate into full - blown risks — with attendant consequences for the economy — only if there was a trigger, such as a widespread and sharp decline in economic activity and emFinancial System Review, financial vulnerabilities would usually translate into full - blown risks — with attendant consequences for the economy — only if there was a trigger, such as a widespread and sharp decline in economic activity and emfinancial vulnerabilities would usually translate into full - blown risks — with attendant consequences for the economy — only if there was a trigger, such as a widespread and sharp decline in economic activity and employment.

I would argue that the one of the primary reasons the Fed is working hard to keep the stock market propped up is because, if the Dow / SPX / Nasdaq were to fall 5 - 10 % for an extended period of time — as in more than a month — the entire U.S. pension Ponzi scheme would blow up and decimate the financial system.

WASHINGTON — The day after Lehman Bros. filed for bankruptcy in September 2008, Federal Reserve policymakers hadn't yet grasped the scope of the financial storm blowing overhead.

Full - blown VOW's (virtual organization websites) create a problem for any brokerage business model that doesn't have sufficient size or means (financial and or technical) to operate a VOW viably.

Financial blows against Kroenke are the most damaging weapon we have and for those who we all know will still attend anyway, the songs / chants / banners are the next best weapon we have.

A man from upstate New York told me workplace issues are key for people he knows who have taken financial blows in the past decade and who are either out of work or unable to retire.

The perennially strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New York City schools were targeted for perhaps some of the heaviest financial blows.

At a stroke, he would have blown away the safeguards for our financial services industry that the prime minister has just secured.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork / AP)-- The New York City Campaign Finance Board on Monday denied public matching funds for Comptroller John Liu, dealing a severe financial blow to the Democrat's campaign to become New York City's first Asian - American mayor.

Opponents argue it wouldn't in fact save any dough given the associated technical and administrative costs; that it would create a burden for seniors and other non-web-friendly constituents; and that it would constitute yet another financial blow — $ 20 million in annual revenue, per one estimate — for numerous local newspapers in an industry already struggling to survive.

Bracing for what could be a big financial hit for high - income earners in New York State, Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to soften the blow.

Wanderlust is flawed, too, but for its exploration of financial ruin and alternative lifestyles, it shows once again that Aniston, at the very least, knows which way the wind is blowing.

When his girlfriend Iz (Ana de Armas) tells him she is with child, David needs a new plan for financial security, having just blown his life savings on a bulk order of high quality bed sheets that no retirement home wants to buy.

The U.S. Department of Education's plan to grant states broad flexibility under the No Child Left Behind Act will free up as much as $ 800 million in money school districts now must set aside for tutoring students, but may mark a significant financial blow to an education industry that has grown up around serving low - performing schools.

The banning of foreign media in China will be a hard blow to companies like Thomson Reuters, Dow Jones, Bloomberg, the Financial Times, and the New York Times who have collectively invested hundreds of millions of dollars to build up the Chinese publishing industry and do reports in Chinese, for a Chinese audience.

An unscrupulous individual saw an outlet for making quick money — even while listing himself alongside the author and charging only 99 cents for each language's edition of these works — and dealt another blow to the credibility of authors who do put forth incredible amounts of time, talent, effort, and even financial resources to ensure that their works are well - received and worthy reads.

It might be good advice for sportsmen who have a general tendency to blow through millions but I'm not sure if the Great One's financial strategies are applicable to the other 99 percent.

Jim was the general counsel for Long Term Capital Management, the largest hedge fund blow up that almost took down the U.S. financial system and required help from the Federal Reserve.

I don't know a lot about them, but have seen clients put these in place for their parents and it softened the financial blow of a funeral.

Student loans are a heavy financial burden for most borrowers, but the loan balance isn't the only major financial blow; the interest that accumulates is also difficult to stay on top of.

However, it was then more than obvious the major developed economies were in the throes of a full - blown financial crisis — EIIB's plans for a leveraged balance sheet were abruptly abandoned...

Your credit score could be inflicting a huge blow on your love life, so before you start planning for the future, it is best to first know each other's financial status right now.

Those successes notwithstanding, Niederhoffer is best known for two spectacular financial blow - ups.

Found Chicago has a for - profit dog boarding, day care and training subsidiary that took a financial blow during the crisis.

This situation has caused a huge financial blow to our business, but we didn't want to keep our customers waiting for a product that we don't have.

That's not only a big financial blow for a medium - sized or small gallery to absorb, it means that scores of new clients are being appropriated by these other bigger galleries.

It is expected to repurpose some of the contracts for rigs and ships it has already paid for to other projects to help mitigate the financial impact, but the blow could be significant.

Any change to their support for this dirty and deadly industry will have real financial impact as well as strike a symbolic blow to the industry.

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However, uninsured motorist coverage can help lessen the financial blow of not being compensated for injuries or damage to your vehicle in a crash involving an at - fault uninsured driver.

The verdict «amounts to a potentially crippling financial blow for the 43 - year - old Eastside firm,» Star reporter Jeff Swiatek writes.

These rarely are full - blown financial audits, like accountants would perform with financial data for one thing adequate financial data is rarely available except as to the expenses, which are a small part of the bill in most instances.

In addition to our core work with law firms, companies and directors, and our particular expertise in City whistle - blowing cases, we believe there is a growing market for the specialist and expert advice Fox offers, not least from the increasing number of businesses in the financial sector that are set up as LLPs, notably hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity and asset management.»

I don't know a lot about them, but have seen clients put these in place for their parents and it softened the financial blow of a funeral.

We've already discussed the need for an emergency fund, and if you don't have one in place, losing your income could end up being a big financial blow.

For Thompson, the gap in his auto coverage dealt a huge financial blow.

Thankfully, no matter what kind of insurance you're looking for or where you live in Virginia, insurance quotes are a helpful tool that can often reduce the financial blow insurance payments have been known to dish out.

Blockchain «strives to provide a standard platform for financial transactions ranging from volume e-commerce to full - blown currency and equity exchange infrastructure,» commented Bill Weinberg, principal analyst at Linux Pundit.

«The ability to protect yourself from retaliation and / or qualify for confidentiality or a financial reward often depends upon how you blow the whistle,» Kohn says.

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As confusing as this matter may be for some, the one part that should be crystal clear is: that the financial costs associated with building and operating a full - blown VOW (Virtual Organization Website) requires pockets the size and depth of an organization — this is a Big - guy, elitist, concept!

Similarly, lacking flexibility that allows for both big shocks and small bumps in the road, a single blow can undermine everything you try to achieve with your financial plan.

U.S. financial markets were little moved by the data amid worries Spain's reluctance to ask for a full - blown bailout would prolong Europe's debt crisis.