Sentences with phrase «future pace of increases»

The Federal Reserve is also due to meet this week, and while no rate hike in benchmark U.S. interest rates is expected, investors will look for clues on the future pace of increases.

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But predicting what that future looks like gets more difficult as the pace of change increases.

The pace of Fed rate increases is likely to be gradual, meaning rates should stay low from a historical perspective for the foreseeable future.

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.

September 29, 2014: NSBA Comments on Future Funding Needs of E-rate NSBA applauds the Federal Communication Commission's inclusion of future funding needs of E-rate in its vision for E-rate modernization, and urges the FCC to approve a permanent increase in funding to the E-rate program to allow schools and public libraries to keep pace with the rapidly increasing connectivity demands that theyFuture Funding Needs of E-rate NSBA applauds the Federal Communication Commission's inclusion of future funding needs of E-rate in its vision for E-rate modernization, and urges the FCC to approve a permanent increase in funding to the E-rate program to allow schools and public libraries to keep pace with the rapidly increasing connectivity demands that theyfuture funding needs of E-rate in its vision for E-rate modernization, and urges the FCC to approve a permanent increase in funding to the E-rate program to allow schools and public libraries to keep pace with the rapidly increasing connectivity demands that they face.

As it is becoming increasingly more difficult for GT500 cars to overtake GT300s, the GTA may review the speed difference between the two classes in the future, especially if the pace of the GT300 cars continues to increase.

The pace of Fed rate increases is likely to be gradual, meaning rates should stay low from a historical perspective for the foreseeable future.

Although bond yields have already started to rise in recent months in anticipation of a reduction of monetary stimulus in the US, we expect future increases to be moderate in the face of what is likely to be a gradual pace of policy tightening by both the US and Canadian central banks.

Most long - term care care insurance includes a 3 % annual increase in the benefit amount to keep pace with inflation so they can cover the cost of care in the future, not just today.

Cardholders spared APR increase for now — The Federal Reserve's rate setting committee voted to keep its benchmark rate at the level set in December and lowered expectation for the pace of future increases... (See Fed)

«Given the explosive pace at which this industry is growing and with the squeeze of increased competition, it has never been more vital for pet care business owners to make sure they have the cutting edge education to maximize profits and plan for the future.»

The first is «Future Shock,» a large - scale exhibition by 10 contemporary artists who will explore the impact of the ever - increasing pace of change on our lives.

Agriculture has been able to adapt to recent changes in climate; however, increased innovation will be needed to ensure the rate of adaptation of agriculture and the associated socioeconomic system can keep pace with future climate change.

That 5 % is labelled «inconsistent with action toward the 2 °C goal», out of step with «the scale and pace of international action» and «likely to increase future costs» is important.

«Land degradation and desertification may be regarded as the silent crisis of the world, a genuine threat to the future of humankind,» Arnalds said.Although food production has more or less kept pace with population growth by increasing 50 percent between 1980 and 2000, it is unclear whether we'll have enough food to feed the estimated three billion more mouths in 2050.

Stakeholder response to this consultation confirmed support for the commitment of the provincial government to establish a standardized approach for determining minimum wage that is tied to an inflationary measure and ensures that future adjustments keep pace with increases in the cost of living in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Also, in today's fast - paced world, the number of instances of accidents have increased drastically, and hence it is time to provide an additional layer of security to your family's future.