Sentences with phrase «healthy labor market»

In the West region, where very healthy labor markets are driving demand, the gap is even wider.

When we evaluate the Fed's dual mandate of maximizing employment and stabilizing inflation, we see a pretty healthy labor market, one that is getting back to pre-2008-2009 crisis levels, or even getting back to levels not seen since the 1970s.

«Beyond the obvious downside risks, the economy appears poised to build on a foundation of strong consumer spending and a historically healthy labor market following the recent passage of the discretionary spending bill, on top of tax reform,» says Duncan.

«A very healthy labor market and stronger confidence and spending from both consumers and businesses boosted economic expansion to a solid 3.0 percent last quarter,» says Yun.

Claims had fallen to 229,000 in the prior week, near a 44-1/2 - year low, and remain well below the 300,000 level generally regarded as signaling a healthy labor market.

The U.S. economy is expected to grow at a steady pace this year with changes to the tax code giving a boost to corporations and a healthy labor market keeping consumer confidence chugging along.

Bulls cite a healthy labor market and strong earnings.

Weekly applications for jobless benefits have for three years held below 300,000, typically considered consistent with a healthy labor market.

Major global economies are rising in sync, generating strong growth and healthy labor markets.

Even with the tepid overall sales report, analysts still expect the Federal Reserve Bank to hold their momentum in raising interest rates with a healthy labor market.

Higher interest rates are often precursors to higher consumer spending as a healthy labor market brings the economy to full employment with employee pay generally seeing a rise as well.

Although sales are currently running at a decade high, Yun believes the healthy labor market should be generating even more activity; however, listings in the lower - and mid-market price range are scant and selling fast, and homebuyers are discovering they can afford less of what's on the market based on their income.

«The country's healthy labor market is translating to greater job security, but affordability is not improving because home prices in some areas are still outpacing incomes by three times or more because of tight supply.

«These three positives should further ignite buyer demand; however, several metro areas with the healthiest labor markets also have the most severe supply and affordability pressures.

The healthy labor markets and lower property prices in smaller markets are poised to make up a larger share of activity.»

«Steady economic growth and a healthier labor market suggest that the underlying economic fundamentals remain in place for a continued recovery.»

However, several metro areas with the healthiest labor markets also have the most severe supply and affordability pressures.

With 200 employees required to run each operation, a healthy labor market is important in site selection.

A healthier labor market is supportive of stronger housing demand.