Hedgers try to immunize themselves against
a future change in the rate.
Hedgers try to immunize themselves against
a future change in the rate.
There are no depicted stats about
the future changes in the rate of employment in Illinois.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected
in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered
in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases
in the build
rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build
rates of
changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest
in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and markets
in which we operate
in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange
rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain
in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate,
future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of
future discount
rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both
in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of
changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and
changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such
changes; 21) any reduction
in our credit
ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest
rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest
rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or
future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco
in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse
changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations
in foreign current exchange
rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
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.
His money should, at least, be
in a bank (money market account) savings account or tied up
in a (certificate of deposit) ladder to take advantage of any
future rate changes.
The 30 - day Fed Fund
futures can be used as a guide to predict when the Fed might increase interest
rates since the prices are an expression of trader's views on the likelihood of
changes in U.S. monetary policy.
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.
The group that oversees video - game
ratings in North America just announced a huge
change that impacts all games, and the
future of the industry as a whole.
No one can predict how tax
rates will
change in the
future so putting aside some money
in each form of an IRA and a 401 (k) may help you hedge your bets.
Though we don't have a crystal ball, if you believe your tax
rate will be higher
in the
future due to your expected income stream or your beliefs about
future tax
rates, then you should consider this new tax
change.
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth
in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures
in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase
in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and
future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift
in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases
in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations
in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations
in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials
in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations
in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates
in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals
in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta
in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to
changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations
in the foreign exchange
rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's
future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time
in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Fed Funds
futures are still suggesting the next Fed policy
change is a cut
in rates.
Exchange
Rate Changes and Net Positions of Speculators in the Futures Market Research by Thomas Klitgaard and Laura Weir finds a strong and stable contemporaneous relationship between weekly changes in the net positions of futures market speculators and exchange rate movements, but that such data do not appear to be useful in anticipating such changes over the following w
Rate Changes and Net Positions of Speculators in the Futures Market Research by Thomas Klitgaard and Laura Weir finds a strong and stable contemporaneous relationship between weekly changes in the net positions of futures market speculators and exchange rate movements, but that such data do not appear to be useful in anticipating such changes over the followin
Changes and Net Positions of Speculators
in the
Futures Market Research by Thomas Klitgaard and Laura Weir finds a strong and stable contemporaneous relationship between weekly changes in the net positions of futures market speculators and exchange rate movements, but that such data do not appear to be useful in anticipating such changes over the followin
Futures Market Research by Thomas Klitgaard and Laura Weir finds a strong and stable contemporaneous relationship between weekly
changes in the net positions of futures market speculators and exchange rate movements, but that such data do not appear to be useful in anticipating such changes over the followin
changes in the net positions of
futures market speculators and exchange rate movements, but that such data do not appear to be useful in anticipating such changes over the followin
futures market speculators and exchange
rate movements, but that such data do not appear to be useful in anticipating such changes over the following w
rate movements, but that such data do not appear to be useful
in anticipating such
changes over the followin
changes over the following week.
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.
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.
The Federal Reserve can control the supply of money and sets important federal funds
rate that makes headlines whenever it
changes (or analysts think it may
change in the near
future).
Any
future changes in the tax treatment of investment earnings or a
rate of return that is lower than the assumed
rate of return may further impact the comparison.
While the assumptions about the
future unemployment
rate may be affected by policy, the fact is that slower U.S. population growth, coupled with an aging population, place substantial limits on labor force growth, which will leave U.S. GDP growth almost entirely dependent on
changes in productivity.
Low risk - free
rates — the fundamental basis for gauging asset valuations — represent an underappreciated sea
change in assessing
future returns,
in our view.
The US Dollar is holding on to and even edging out some gains ahead of the Fed meeting tonight where no
change in interest
rates is expected, but the central bank's statement will be scoured for clues on
future rate hikes.
In addition, our future income taxes could fluctuate because of earnings being lower than anticipated in jurisdictions that have lower statutory tax rates and higher than anticipated in jurisdictions that have higher statutory tax rates, by changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, or by changes in tax laws, regulations, or accounting principle
In addition, our
future income taxes could fluctuate because of earnings being lower than anticipated
in jurisdictions that have lower statutory tax rates and higher than anticipated in jurisdictions that have higher statutory tax rates, by changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, or by changes in tax laws, regulations, or accounting principle
in jurisdictions that have lower statutory tax
rates and higher than anticipated
in jurisdictions that have higher statutory tax rates, by changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, or by changes in tax laws, regulations, or accounting principle
in jurisdictions that have higher statutory tax
rates, by
changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, or by changes in tax laws, regulations, or accounting principle
in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, or by
changes in tax laws, regulations, or accounting principle
in tax laws, regulations, or accounting principles.
Due to
changes in the U.S., Irish, and other foreign taxation of such activities, we will likely have to modify our international structure
in the
future, which will incur costs, may increase our worldwide effective tax
rate, and may adversely affect our financial position and operating results.
But if the
change in fiscal policy (e.g. an increase
in Government expenditure) is temporary, the exchange
rate will appreciate when G increases, and will depreciate again
in future when G falls back to normal.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating
in a highly competitive industry;
changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law
changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the United States and
in various other nations
in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange
rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of
future sales of its common stock
in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend;
changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
In addition, our effective tax rate in the future could be adversely affected by changes to our operating structure, changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation proces
In addition, our effective tax
rate in the future could be adversely affected by changes to our operating structure, changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation proces
in the
future could be adversely affected by
changes to our operating structure,
changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation proces
in the mix of earnings
in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation proces
in countries with differing statutory tax
rates,
changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation proces
in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities,
changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation proces
in tax laws and the discovery of new information
in the course of our tax return preparation proces
in the course of our tax return preparation process.
Unfortunately, since it is difficult to accurately forecast
future interest
rates and all the other factors that are
changing simultaneously
in financial markets, this algorithm by itself will not make you instantly rich.
Even if the
rates change for
future borrowers, the
rate you got when you took out the loan will be locked
in.
Yet, even with all increasing red flags that suggest that assets held within the global banking system could be devalued, frozen, or seized, or all of the aforementioned, including warnings of possible negative interest
rates applied to commercial and corporate bank accounts
in the near
future from big global banks like the Royal Bank of Scotland, most of us go about our daily lives without giving a second thought about taking preventive actions to prevent such mind - blowing and negatively impacting life -
changing events from happening.
M - DAQ is a game -
changing platform that prices and trades exchange - traded products
in a multitude of choice currencies by blending «executable» FX
rates into equities and
futures products.
This is because fixed -
rate mortgages are mortgage loans for which the interest
rate does not
change — even if market mortgage
rates move higher or lower
in the
future.
These
changes are not significantly affected by economic developments, with the exception of
changes in the interest
rate forecast on federal employees»
future benefits, such as pensions, death benefits, etc..
The GIC doesn't expect this performance to
change in the foreseeable
future, so long as interest
rates stay relatively low and inflation remains
in check.
Jury is still out on secular stagnation — «At present, it looks likely that the equilibrium interest
rate will remain low for the policy - relevant
future, but there have
in the past been both long swings and short - term
changes in what can be thought of as equilibrium real
rates»
It is possible, however, that some specific aspects of the Federal Reserve's operating framework will
change; the Committee will be considering this question
in the
future, taking into account what it learned from its experience with an expanded balance sheet and new tools for managing interest
rates.
According to the Department of Finance, the deficit
in August 2015 was primarily due to updated accrual estimates of employee pension and other employee
future benefits, reflecting
changes to the interest
rate assumptions.
Wall Street falls sharply amid tech and trade - war concerns: Reuters Korea expert recommends cancelling Trump - Kim meeting: CNBC US ISM Mfg Index edged down to still - strong 59.3 for March: MarketWatch US Mfg PMI rose to 3 - year high
in March: IHS Markit Construction spending
in US posted a weak 0.1 % gain
in February: Reuters Eurozone mfg sentiment still positive
in Mar, but eased to 8 - month low: IHS Markit German retail spending fell for third month
in February: Reuters Fed funds
futures predicting no
change in rates at FOMC meeting
in May: CME US visitor visas fall 13 % over past year: Politico
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines
in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments
in new markets; breaches
in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships;
changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions
in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility
in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions
in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange
rates; overcapacity
in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel;
future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays
in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments;
future increases
in the price of, or major
changes or reduction
in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations
in passenger fare
rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments
in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions;
changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes
in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors»
in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This somewhat optimistic prediction of things to come may not seem helpful for the here and now, because we live
in an era of fear, anxiety, and worry, and our question and our text is how can we adapt now and
in the immediate
future to this rapid
rate of social
change.
Nearly every machine produced by a packaging machinery company is supposed to come true to bring a package designer's creation to life, to increase production
rates, or to lower costs.To succeed
in this business, you must be able to create new formats, packaging types and product shapes rapidly and these machines have to be flexible to accommodate quick
changes in future.
Prior to the new research published
in Nature Climate
Change, computer models used to simulate future climate change generally had not been able to simulate interactions between plant growth and microbial decomposition
Change, computer models used to simulate
future climate
change generally had not been able to simulate interactions between plant growth and microbial decomposition
change generally had not been able to simulate interactions between plant growth and microbial decomposition
rates.
For example, he says, although the new study found no overall
change in the
rate of melting at Totten Glacier over the last couple of decades, the large variability
in melting
rate within those decades warrants a much closer look at the region's complex topography, among other factors,
in order to anticipate how the system could actually
change in the
future.
Mapping historical shoreline
change provides useful data for assessing exposure to
future erosion hazards, even if the
rate of sea level rise
changes in the
future.
«
Future land transitions are uncertain but relatively small
changes in afforestation from agriculture resulted
in substantial decrease
in accumulation
rates,» said Coulston.
It's difficult to project the
rate of sea - level rise 90 years
in the
future, though its assumptions are
in line with the United Nations» Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change.
Changing our
rate of energy expenditure is still far into the
future, but work
in mice explores how this might happen.
The long - term average
rate of sea - level rise
in Hampton Roads is about one foot per century, but that pace has accelerated sharply recently, which makes it challenging to gauge
future rates of
change.
Since we (you, me, the IPCC) all are
in agreement as to the likelihood of the
rate of (near)
future temperature
change, the real impetus
in your call for a wager should be geared towards calling out the alarmists — those folks who entertain the idea that the IPCC extreme temperature
change scenarios are the most probable.