Sentences with phrase «good economic managers»

This could undermine the credibility of the budget and the government's reputation as «good economic managers», a reputation that has been sinking fast recently.

Louis - Philippe Rochon Associate Professor, Laurentian University Co-Editor, Review of Keynesian Economics With the tabling of a new federal budget on April 21, the Conservatives are trying to reinvent themselves as good economic managers, stalwart of sound finance.

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Once again, this unique meeting will welcome the best - known hedge fund managers, as well as more than 100 of the largest global investors, along with illustrious political and economic commentators, appearing in engaging and insightful panels moderated by II and CNBC editors.

The positive economic data, which included the release of better - than - expected purchasing managers» index (PMI) readings last Wednesday, and a large current account surplus in some euro zone economies, have given confidence to investors to buy euros.

And if the global economy truly is as screwed as some believe — like Kyle Bass, for example, a Dallas fund manager Lewis encounters who predicted the sub-prime mortgage disaster and who has since bought an isolated ranch with its own water supply and an arsenal of weaponry, betting on severe economic collapse — then you're probably better off saving your nickels.

He also shed his interests in funds run by the private equity giant Blackstone Group — whose chief executive, Stephen A. Schwarzman, is an economic adviser to Mr. Trump — as well as BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager.

If the government were such really good economic and fiscal managers, then why are they so confused about what to do now?

When considering their investment choices, global macro managers take into account many factors, which may include a country's or region's economic indicators, as well as central bank trends and divergences.

With regard to an economic recovery, it's clear that the ISM Purchasing Managers Index was a very good report for January.

As usual, I don't place too much emphasis on this sort of forecast, but to the extent that I make any comments at all about the outlook for 2006, the bottom line is this: 1) we can't rule out modest potential for stock appreciation, which would require the maintenance or expansion of already high price / peak earnings multiples; 2) we also should recognize an uncomfortably large potential for market losses, particularly given that the current bull market has now outlived the median and average bull, yet at higher valuations than most bulls have achieved, a flat yield curve with rising interest rate pressures, an extended period of internal divergence as measured by breadth and other market action, and complacency at best and excessive bullishness at worst, as measured by various sentiment indicators; 3) there is a moderate but still not compelling risk of an oncoming recession, which would become more of a factor if we observe a substantial widening of credit spreads and weakness in the ISM Purchasing Managers Index in the months ahead, and; 4) there remains substantial potential for U.S. dollar weakness coupled with «unexpectedly» persistent inflation pressures, particularly if we do observe economic weakness.

Naomi holds an MSc in Specialised Economic Analysis from Barcelona GSE and an M.A. Honours in International Relations from the University of St. Andrews, as well as a Financial Risk Manager certificate (administered by GARP).

In 2014 the Conservative government needs to find a way, no matter how difficult, to resurrect its «reputation» as the best managers of the Canadian economy and to make economic and financial management the dominant political issue.

That means helping farmers, forest managers and tourism businesses realize greater economic benefits by ensuring ecosystems within and around their operations are protected, and that their workers are well - trained and enjoy safe conditions, proper sanitation, health care and housing.

Spartak Moscow is on the way to returning to the zenith of their powers; the team currently lead the way in this season's Russian Football Premier League (RFPL), have arguably the best player and manager in the league, and are one of the economic powerhouses with a deep pool of oil money.

In a letter sent to hedge fund and opportunistic fixed income managers, Trustees of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS) called on its hedge fund managers and opportunistic fixed income managers who invest in distressed debt and might therefore, at present or in the future, hold Puerto Rican municipal obligations, to «negotiate in good faith to find a just and equitable solution to» repayment of the municipal debt at the center of Puerto Rico's economic crisis.

Taiwan Economic News reports that the increased estimates would follow strong Eee Pad Transformer demand, as well as Asustek general manager Kevin Lin's recent comments that ASUS was the No. 2 tablet vendor in Taiwan last quarter.

Further, in these uncertain times, I feel that you need a good fund manager who knows how to select sound trusts that can sustain further economic weaknesswithout cutting cash distributions.

it has some themes you like: cheap stock, russian RE geared to economic growth (mainly distribution facilities), seasoned UK managers with good track record; for catalyst — they tender for part of the float twice a year

Money manager Cliff Asness tells Fortune magazine that either interest rates are going to head back down or economic growth is going to pick up and either scenario is good for stocks.

Our assets are allocated based on the manager's assessment of value across countries and sectors given changing market, political and economic conditions, as well as an in - depth evaluation of interest rates, exchange rates and credit risks.

«With the challenging economic times that exist, we at Simply Pine want to ensure that pine pellet cat litter is more affordable for more consumers by offering the Simply Pine brand at a significantly better cost to distributors and dealers,» said Jack Drasner, project manager at Simply Pine.

Robert Hunziker (MA in economic history at DePaul University, Chicago) is a former hedge fund manager and now a professional independent negotiator for worldwide commodity actual transactions and a freelance writer for progressive publications as well as business journals.

Resource managers, planners, and leaders of public and private organizations to incorporate information on ongoing and projected changes in climate and its ramifications into their decision - making, with goals of limiting emissions, reducing the negative consequences of climate change, and enhancing adaptation, public well - being, safety, and economic vitality; and

After all, is the duty of the manager of those funds in a university or college endowment to find the best possible investment in pure financial terms, or based on both the economic and potentially unrealizable social return on campus?

«While conventional D.C. wisdom is focused on the manufactured crisis of the «fiscal cliff,» the truth is that the most urgent threat to our national safety and economic well - being is the climate cliff that we are already beginning to tumble over,» Brad Johnson, campaign manager of ClimateSilence.org, said in a response.

Few know that better than project managers — a generic job title that could reflect anything from where to place a cellphone tower to how to stimulate economic development in parts of a city most hurt by unemployment.

He also shed his interests in funds run by the private equity giant Blackstone Group — whose chief executive, Stephen A. Schwarzman, is an economic adviser to Mr. Trump — as well as BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager.

Fund managers favor class - A shopping centers that have a better chance of preserving occupancies and rents during the economic downturn.

«If you're paying good wages and benefits, labor is not a problem,» says Bruce Kepner, manager of economic development for Madison - based Alliant Utilities.

«When searching for a new home, finding something affordable in a good school district with family - friendly features, such as large backyards, tops the list of homebuyer priorities,» says Javier Vivas, manager of Economic Research for realtor.com.

Javier Vivas, manager of economic research for Realtor.com, said affordable homes near good schools are key for families with young children.