Sentences with phrase «fuel an increase in»

According to Fed economist Andrew Haughwout, sharply higher outlays for public welfare and education fueled the increase in the two states» public budgets, which grew more rapidly than those of the other states over the same period.

That factor, along with above - trend GDP growth, could fuel an increase in total employee compensation by slightly more than 2 % in 2017 and 2018 — in line with nominal GDP growth — while growth in average hourly earnings could accelerate to around 3 % in 2018, according to Morgan Stanley Chief Japan Economist Takeshi Yamaguchi, in a recent report.

In that case any credit - fueled increase in investment would likely have resulted in a net improvement in China's debt servicing capacity, in which case, with government debt at well below 25 % of GDP, rising debt would not be a concern.

Strong demand in the housing sector fuelled increases in building materials prices in the June quarter, with the increase most noticeable in Sydney.

In his remark, the Chief Transformation Officer of MTN Nigeria Olubayo Adekambi identified «the expansion of E-commerce into a dual business model that blends the physical and the digital to create an ecosystem between brands and consumers across the two worlds», as among the major factors fueling the increase in adoption of smartphones.

According to previous research by Galetti's group, feral pigs and cross-bred pig - boars are a public health hazard because they have become a major source of food for vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) and have thereby fueled an increase in this rabies vector.

Warmer, wetter weather there is already fueling an increase in mosquito - borne tropical diseases such as dengue fever.

In addition, Rheuban added, the warmer water temperatures are fueling an increase in algae growth.

In contrast, in women, carbohydrates mainly fueled the increase in metabolic rate after water drinking.

In men, burning more fat fueled the increase in metabolism, whereas in women, an increased breakdown of carbohydrates caused the increase in metabolism seen.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Reverend Genders said that a move away from RE is leading to a lack of understanding about theology, creating a «moral vacuum» that is fuelling an increase in extremism among the country's youth.

In its most recent Monetary Report, the bank conceded that their own rate cuts last year helped fuel the increase in debt spending, but the Bank apparently feels confident that recent regulatory changes, and rising real income due to lower oil prices, will result in more moderate spending levels.

In the last 2015 Monetary Report, the BoC conceded that their own rate cuts helped fuel the increase in debt spending.

The dog ate my pot brownies: Legalization fuels increase in stoned pets 10.31.16 Dr. Heidi Houchen, Dr. Shawn Thomas

While puppy mills have been a problem for decades, consumer interest in buying miniature animals such as so - called «teacup» dogs is fueling an increase in imports from South Korea, according to Kahn.

It formed part of an exhibition programme which, as stated by Tate Modern's deputy director Alex Beard: «undoubtedly fuelled the increase in visitors.»

Climate change is fueling an increase in the intensity and snowfall of winter storms.

That additional moisture fuels increases in precipitation intensity.

Wood said warmer temperatures caused by climate change have fueled an increase in Lyme disease, which rose from 247 cases in 2005 to 1,169 cases last year, Wood said citing data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

At the same time, the fierce battle to innovate quicker than competitors is fuelling an increase in Chief Innovation Officers whose role is focused on managing the process of innovation and change management in an organisation.

In 2009, GYT helped fuel an increase in STD testing among young people under the age of 25 at Planned Parenthood health centers nationwide, including a 36 percent increase in the number of male STD testing patients and an 18 percent increase in the number of female STD testing patients from the previous year in ten nationally representative Planned Parenthood health centers.

«Buyers came back in force last month as a modest, seasonal uptick in listings were enough to fuel an increase in contract signings throughout the country,» says Yun.

This reduction has helped fuel the increase in new loans, which can also be attributed to an improving economy and falling delinquency rates.

«Buyers came back in force last month as a modest, seasonal uptick in listings were enough to fuel an increase in contract signings throughout the country,» he said.

This, combined with potential homebuyers putting off purchases due to market instability, has fueled an increase in demand for rental units and has buoyed rental rates.

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Bombardier hopes the fuel - efficient aircraft that's been in development for a decade will be a game - changer for the company, whose regional jets face an uncertain future amid increased competition.

The increase in operating expenses included additional labor, engine maintenance and fuel costs.

The trust fund is paid for with receipts from the federal fuel tax, and with gas prices at low levels, an increase in the tax might be part of a more extended program.

Fueling the rally is increasing business interest in the Ethereum blockchain, which can be used to build applications with uses beyond digital currencies.

In January Delta's president, Glen Hauenstein said: «Clearly, internationally, we've seen fuel surcharge increases due to the higher level of fuel, and we expect that to continue if fuel stabilizes at sort of higher level.»

Elsewhere in this earnings season, Microsoft's revenue increased 16 % to $ 26.8 billion while profits rose 35 % to $ 7.4 billion, fueled by strong growth in cloud products and even a decent quarter for Windows.

Increasing the number of seats in the fly means higher labor, fuel and operational costs, and can spark bitter fare wars.

One is to regard capital as the fuel that is keeping our company alive for a finite period of time, during which one of two things will happen: 1) We prove our company to be a worthy proposition, which will bring it more investment or increased revenue and allow us to stay in business, or 2) we fail to create a worthy proposition, and it's time to move on.

Hyundai and Kia both increased their shares of the U.S. new - vehicle market in the past decade, particularly during the economic downturn of 2008 to 2010 when consumers sought out fuel - efficient and relatively low - priced vehicles.

Three aspiring gold miners have announced an increase in projected free cash flow for their respective projects as a result of the strong gold price, coupled with falling fuel costs.

Nevertheless, he says rising fuel prices could, to some extent at least, increase interest in electric cars and hybrids.

In 2016, marketing teams will be increasing their use of marketing technologies and that will fuel the need for marketing middleware.

«While the increase in U.S. production of crude oil and the reduced U.S. demand for transportation fuels will likely reduce the demand for total U.S. crude oil imports, it is unlikely to reduce demand for heavy sour crude at Gulf Coast refineries.»

Profit growth, reinvestment and innovation fuel job creation and an increase in wages, minimum or otherwise.

Growth has been fueled by many of the key levers that King called out, including a 60 % increase in sales for «originals» and running footwear for the first half of the year.

Third, governments worldwide forged an historic climate agreement in Paris that will drive the global phase - out of fossil fuel generation over decades — and increase the demand for the technologies that can replace it.

The increased adoption is driven, of course, by the nation's deepening opioid epidemic — a scourge fueled by prescription pain pill abuse and cheap heroin that resulted in 24,200 overdose deaths in 2013, up 315 % from 1999.

And increased confidence in the recovery could add fuel to a budding recovery in value, the cheapest companies across sectors.

Cherny says the Redwood fund, which lets investors avoid fossil fuel and firearm companies, has seen a 468 percent increase in customers since the election.

And, fueled by over $ 100 billion in subsidies, while wind and solar have increased 10-fold over a decade, they still supply, respectively, just 0.3 % and 2 % of America's energy.

Some Fed officials have also fueled expectations of an increase in rates next month.

Economists had said January's wage gains might have been a one - time jump, fueled by increases in the minimum wage that kicked in at the start of the year in several states, as well as raises spurred by tax cuts enacted at the end of 2017.

Automotive supplier Stackpole International plans a $ 351 - million expansion in Ontario, a move the company says will increase its North American customer base and focus on supplying alternative - fuel vehicles.Thursday, April 26, 10:26 am ET

* Several factors could lift housing prices: An increase in potential home buyers, fueled by the growing ranks of Millennials — those born between 1980 and the early 2000s — poised to form their own households, combined with a near - historic lack of single - family homes for sale and growing access to mortgage credit.

Yet risks could return in the second half as U.S. rates increase and China's credit - fueled growth improvement slows.