Sentences with phrase «helped fuel demand»

Tighter underwriting standards on senior loans have also helped fuel demand in the mezz market.

Unlike Apple, Amazon has offered versions of its tablets that are specifically geared for children, who helped fuel the demand for the devices in the first place.

Also, interest rates in Europe are extremely low, which has helped fuel demand for US bonds and kept long - term rates down.

Two recent mobile app innovations — SNKRS Stash, which uses geo - locations to unlock access to prized Nike and Jordan products, and Shock Drop, which delivers alerts to purchase hard - to - find sneakers — have helped fuel demand.

Increased purchasing power in China has helped fuel demand for protein rich and premium imported foods, while well - publicised domestic food safety scandals have further spurred demand for food imports in China.

Its central bank has been one of the most aggressive practitioners of quantitative easing — in January, it lowered interest rates below zero — which has helped fuel demand in gold around the world.

Austerity may help fuel the demand for a second referendum, but that still doesn't tell us how the SNP can move from being a social democratic (or social liberal as Gregor Gall argues) force, to one that embraces fundamental social change.

And while it was not a deliberate strategy initially, Tame says he has since kept production levels low because he believes it helps fuel demand.

Not exact matches

Tiger Woods, who has staged an unlikely comeback and finished in the top five of the last two golf tournaments, has helped fuel a surge in demand for tickets to the Masters.

Voters demanding change have helped make Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee for president and fueled Bernie Sanders» ferocious challenge to Democrat Hillary Clinton.

JetBlue reported stronger than expected profits as strong demand helped offset higher fuel cost.

B.C.'s new government will not be immune to this demand and it can, and should, work hard and quickly to help society wean itself off the fossil fuel nightmare.

Likewise, announcements by major sites and services are bringing a whole new group of users to Bitcoin helping to fuel the demand.

Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.

Advancements in vehicle manufacturing and rising consumer demand have helped accelerate the automotive industry's transition toward alternative fuel vehicles in recent years.

Healthy demand growth for fuel not only in emerging economies led by China and India, but also in Europe, is helping global inventories to draw down faster now, keeping the oil market on the right track towards rebalancing, according to industry executives who spoke at a conference on Tuesday.

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Canada is well - positioned to help meet this demand as a responsible and reliable supplier of both conventional fuels and renewable forms of energy.

5) Create new contests for college students to compete to help reduce our fuel demand.

The rapid international growth of cheese as a dietary addition tracks consumption gains of 36 % in emerging markets and 15 % in developed markets between 2004 and 2014.1 The United States helps fuel international demand for cheese with hundreds of varieties and styles, each crafted to meet consumer desire for enjoyable, great - tasting foods that also suit health and wellness needs.

Not only will this person offer encouragement for breastfeeding and a healthy approach to weaning, but a skilled mediator can also help your partner identify underlying issues that fuel his current demands, as well as supporting both of you in open and honest communication.

«We expect independent distributors to move with deliberate speed to help meet consumer demand for fuel.

That's the best way to support demand and help rebalance our economy away from debt - fuelled consumption and towards exports and investment.

Meeting coal demand in Japan Indonesian coal is also expected to help fuel a surge in fossil power generation in Japan after that country shuttered its nuclear plants in the wake of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor meltdown in 2011.

«This test device will help speed up and streamline how we validate retail stations to meet customer demands for high performance fueling.

While the U.S. boom in shale gas helped push the fossil fuel's share of total global energy consumption from 23.8 to 23.9 percent, coal also increased its share, from 29.7 to 29.9 percent, as demand for coal - fired electricity remained strong across much of the developing world, including China and India, and parts of Europe.

Ornithologists and museum administrators, for example, helped push the great auk (Pinguinus impennis) penguin out of existence in 1844 by fueling demand that pushed prices ever higher for its skin and eggs.

Researchers and some energy experts say that this form of cooling — known as solar thermal — could help to slake the growing global demand for fuel to run energy - hungry air conditioning.

Australia has created an adaptation program to «help Australians better understand climate change, manage risks, and take advantage of potential opportunities;» In Nigeria, state and local governments are developing action plans for high - risk urban areas, while the federal government is seeking to expand forests by reducing deforestation and wood fuel demand; in Mali, significant efforts are being made to conserve water resources, as well as create usable mechanisms to track the development of climate change.

It remains the fastest growing component of the widening gap between the Ecological Footprint and the planet's biocapacity,» Wackernagel said adding that a global agreement that aims to phase out fossil fuels could have a significant impact in helping curb the consistent growth and even shrink Ecological Footprint, humanity's demand on planet Earth.

The finding helps explain why the brain is able to work properly when the body's demands for fuel and oxygen are highest, and it shows that the brain actually shifts into a higher gear in terms of activity.

Filmmaker Matthew Heineman's Oscar - nominated film gives a chilling depiction of how the U.S.'s growing demand for illegal drugs helps fuel Mexico's drug war.

The engine features both port and direct fuel injection - variable according to performance and efficiency demands - and variable valve lift and timing also help balance a high power output with reasonable fuel efficiency.

The poles being white reflect heat which is why its critical that we do nt melt the poles more or have black roads) this * is * causing more gloabal warming, white roads would be COOL literally helping to act like the poles... for those of you that understand this PLEASE help promote this idea and you can help now by coating your old tarmac drive with bonded white chippings, start a business doing it, easy cheap startup, loads of demand, you can make as much money doing this as you like, the demand is immense and will grow as the idea catches on) Going back to our oil scenario: These pipelines carry oil to fuel dirty inefficient engines machines that for their 15 year lifespan spew poison gases into our limited atmosphere.

And further improved manual and automatic transmissions, the Auto Start Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, on - demand operation of ancillary units and the ECO PRO mode also help the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo to set the benchmark for fuel economy and emissions.

Adapting the 6F architecture to the EcoBoost engine demanded a close look at every component, piece of hardware, and calibration measure to ensure that this transmission could answer the needs of a higher output engine; help, not hinder, fuel economy; and meet Ford's strict durability standards.

A new, more fuel - efficient engine, extra-efficient transmission (s), on - demand control of ancillary units, intelligent lightweight design, Auto Start - Stop function, and low drag aerodynamics including «Air Curtain» and underside fairing all help to consolidate the leadership position of the new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon on fuel consumption and emissions.

This has been as much a part of product planning for manufacturers as actual customer demand is: Toyota knows how many Prius hybrids (2008 average fuel mileage: 46 mpg) it needs to help balance the Sequoia (15 mpg).

At its core, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe has been engineered for performance excellence, while other features including Auto Start - Stop and on - demand operation of ancillary units help lower fuel consumption and emissions as well.

Unmatched capability with Command - Trac and Rock - Trac 4x4 systems, next - generation Dana axles, new Selec - Trac full - time two - speed transfer case, Tru - Lock electric front - and rear - axle lockers, Trac - Lok limited - slip differential and 33 - inch off - road tires Industry - leading ground clearance and approach, breakover and departure angles Unmatched crawl ratios Up to 30 inches of water fording A modern design that stays true to the original Instantly recognizable keystone - shaped grille pays homage to Jeep ® CJ models Iconic round headlamps and square tail lamps provide distinctive Wrangler character Rugged - yet - distinguished design boasts improved aerodynamics Convenient fold - down windshield for off - road purists More open - air freedom for the only true open - air 4x4 SUV with new easy - to - use Sky One - Touch powertop, two hardtops and premium soft top Dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations Lightweight, high - strength aluminum doors, hinges, hood, fenders, windshield frame, and magnesium swing gate help reduce weight and boost fuel economy Suspension tuned to optimize on - road handling and ride comfort without sacrificing off - road capability Advanced fuel - efficient powertrain menu: All - new 2.0 - liter turbocharged inline four - cylinder engine with efficient eTorque technology 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 engine with Engine Stop - Start (ESS) Diesel power in response to overwhelming consumer demand: 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel V - 6 with ESS coming in 2019 Two transmission offerings: new eight - speed automatic or six - speed manual Fourth - generation Uconnect system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the choice of 5.0, 7.0 - or 8.4 - inch touchscreens with pinch - and - zoom capability Packed with more than 75 available advanced safety and security features

The all - round efficiency of the BMW X6 is further optimized by on - demand control and activation of the engine's ancillary units helping to significantly reduce the power required for the fuel and steering assistance pumps and thus again saving energy in the process.

Variable valve timing and the ability to selectively deactivate four cylinders during low - demand situation help deliver fairly respectable fuel economy (14 mpg city / 23 mpg highway with RWD; 14 mpg city / 22 mpg highway with 4WD).

Surging demand for ETFs this year has to an unprecedented extent helped fuel the latest leg higher for the eight - year stock - market rally.»

Surging demand for exchange - traded funds has helped fuel the latest leg higher for the stock - market rally.

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Consumers were becoming increasingly discerning about their pets» nutritional needs, and the company's perfect timing in meeting this demand helped fuel its success.

India is as determined as ever to sustain its economic growth and demand help from the rich world for any costly diversion from conventional coal burning to fuel that growth.

Among other issues, the term — as it is defined now — leads not only to the obligation to help countries facing climatic risks, but also those facing economic harms from a premature abandonment of fossil fuels (language demanded, no surprise, by Saudi Arabia).

U.S. retail sales rose for a second month in April in broad fashion as bigger after - tax paychecks helped compensate for rising fuel costs, signaling consumer demand was off to a good start this quarter.