Last year, following de Blasio's crusade for a rent freeze, the Rent Guidelines Board voted for
historically low increases of just 1 percent for one - year leases and 2.75 percent for two - year leases.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted to lift rents for the city's 1 million stabilized housing residents Monday evening, but to do so with
a historically low increase.
Not exact matches
Some see higher rates as a vote of confidence on the strength of the economy, while others consider
increased borrowing costs a threat to the bull market that began amid — and was fueled by —
historically low rates and extraordinary Fed stimulus.
... But the odds are
increasing that returns over the next two to three years are
lower than they have been
historically,» he said.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in
increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and
lower margins; our ability to
lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have
historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in
lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing,
increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Millions of Social Security recipients and federal retirees will get a 0.3 %
increase in monthly benefits next year, the fifth year in a row that older Americans will have to settle for
historically low raises.
Interest rates in the US were reduced to
historically low levels during 2001, while discretionary tax cuts and government spending
increases (along with the automatic stabilisers) have shifted the fiscal position in a markedly expansionary direction.
However, headwinds in pension expense will hamper earnings growth in 2013, as a
historically low discount rate at our May 31, 2012, measurement date will
increase these costs by approximately $ 150 million.
The
increased appetite for ETFs was spurred by the constructive backdrop for US stocks: a synchronized and broad global economic expansion, and
historically low levels of US stock market volatility.
Historically, most timeframes when prices have dropped have been a result of
lower demand and a poorer economic outlook; currently, it is due to
increased supply outstripping demand.
However, interest rates have begun to rise rapidly, though the
increase is from
historically low levels.
While that's a
lower level of appreciation than 2016, it's still a healthy (and
historically normal) year - over-year
increase.
Don't you think that
increased regulation will result in
lower rates of return than they've
historically achieved?
Meat prices fluctuate because of a variety of factors, and CFO Ed Smith says the market is influenced today by
historically low cattle herds and an
increase in consumer demand for protein products.
Historically underdogs have been undervalued in major conference contests and that value
increases exponentially in games with
low totals.
The New York Public Interest Research Group found that the total number of bills passed by state lawmakers stayed at
historically low levels, but at the same time the size of the budget document
increased.
Crime at city housing projects
increased 2.4 percent last year, even as the city enjoyed a
historically low crime rate overall.
The tax has been frozen by the Scottish and Westminster governments but annual
increases are allowed in Wales, where tax levels have
historically been
lower.
But polls show an
increasing number of voters want the popular Cuomo to announce sooner rather than later — the flip side of surveys showing lame - duck Gov. Paterson and the Legislature with
historically low approval ratings.
«It is unlikely that
historically low rates of deforestation can persist in the face of growing pressures to clear land due to
increases in population, demand for wood and charcoal, cropping with reduced fallow periods leading to soil degradation, and international interests in large scale land investments for oil, biofuel and other crops,» the study states.
Tonsor says several factors are contributing to the
increased prices, such as the drought, the
historically low number of cattle and recent animal health diseases.
Scientists from University of Texas at Austin took advantage of new monitoring data to explore the connection between seismicity and petroleum production near the Bakken Formation, an area of
historically low seismicity, but with a recent history of
increased hydraulic fracturing and wastewater disposal.
A boom in domestic natural gas production,
historically low prices, and
increased scrutiny over fossil fuels» carbon emissions.
The plan sets a target of 66 % of working - age New Mexicans earning a college degree or post-secondary credential by the year 2030 — a rigorous goal given the current attainment rate of 45 %.1 The plan also sets a vision for New Mexico to be the fastest growing state in the nation when it comes to student outcomes, with a goal to
increase the percentage of students who demonstrate readiness to more than 60 % on the state English language arts (ELA) and math assessments.2 These efforts are significant considering New Mexico's
historically lower student academic proficiency rates compared to other states and to national averages3, and demonstrate how leaders are driving a sense of urgency to improve.
The plan also
increases Pell grants for
low - income students and funding for
historically black colleges and Hispanic institutions.
In fact, a recent study by CCSA revealed that charter schools are helping to
increase access to college for thousands of
historically disadvantaged youth in California, including minority,
low income and first - generation college - going students.
This reflects the district's emphasis on
increasing student progress, particularly at
historically low - performing schools.
Despite what the lack of action on this issue suggests, however, there is widespread public support for
increasing the selectivity of teacher preparation programs: 60 percent of Americans believe that preparation programs should make their entrance requirements more rigorous.11 While there has been some recent evidence of a shift, the average SAT scores of college students pursuing education degrees have
historically been
lower than those of students entering other professions.12
Our three - part approach focuses on
increasing the rate of bachelor's degrees earned by
low - income students with
historically low college success rates.
In 2015, College Futures Foundation refocused its efforts through a three - part strategy with the goal of
increasing the rate of bachelor's degrees earned by California student populations who are
low - income and have had
historically low college success rates.
HOWEVER, we are watching out for any SUSTAINED
increase in this data series because Initial Claims are very
low right now (
historically speaking).
My problem is that when i look for stocks i set very strict parameter rules like: — minimum dividend growth rate of 7 - 10 % in last years 10, 5 years average — historical stocks that
increased dividend at least for the last 15 years or paid
historically (like BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA)-- very
low debt —
low payout ratio —
historically (long term) stock price has been
increasing etc...
In spite of the month's
increase, mortgage rates remain
historically low.»
So, people are taking advantage of their
increased equity, in other words the value of their homes have
increased, and then borrowing it back again at a very
historically low interest rate.
We've got sort of a double whammy, we have the
lowest interest rates we've seen in years, some
historically low, but we also have house prices that have
increased consistently over the last period of time.
«In the current housing market, the driving force behind the
increase in prices is a
low supply of both new and existing homes combined with
historically low rates.
Also,
historically low interest rates have made up 50 % of the
increase in margins over the last few years according to Credit Suisse.
The FHA is not the only
low - mod lending source but it tends to be the go - to one because it has
historically made more accommodations for these borrowers and tends to be the most affordable option, even with competing agency loans» flexibility
increasing in areas like down - payment requirements, Roque says.
Increasing life expectancy, disappearing sources of guaranteed income, and
historically low yields on bonds make for some tough fixed - income investing conditions; a disciplined approach can help.
He cites NOBL among ETFs that invest in companies that have consistently
increased their dividends and adds: «
historically, high quality stocks have outperformed
low quality stocks by a significant margin.»
This may lead to
increases in charge - off rates from these
historically low levels, but issuers will feel that the resulting growth in noninterest and net interest income will more than offset any rises in provisions for loan losses and noninterest expenses, such as marketing costs.
The
increased appetite for ETFs was spurred by the constructive backdrop for US stocks: a synchronized and broad global economic expansion, and
historically low levels of US stock market volatility.
The
increase in builder confidence is related to the fact that homeowners who are able to qualify for mortgages are looking to take advantage of current mortgage rates, which have dipped to
historically low levels.
After years of
historically low rates, and an improving economy, the question wasn't if they would
increase but instead how much they would
increase.
With interest rates at
historically low levels, investors might reasonably assume that it's not a matter of if but a question of when rates will
increase.»
On a positive note, defaults remain
historically low, and access to credit is robust even though borrowing costs have been gradually
increasing.
b) most real assets (real estate, infrastructure) are funded with
historically low rates and maximum gearing, thus, when rates rise — would asset prices really hold and
increase with the rate of inflation?
Given that the U.S. economy has been in a
historically low interest rate environment for the last several years and current rates have nowhere to go but up, variable interest rate loans are likely to
increase significantly in cost in the coming years.
Increasing employment, increasing median home values, stable levels of consumer debt, historically low credit card delinquency rates, and the second - lowest metro area unemployment rate in Kentucky in January 2018 spells steady growth for this m
Increasing employment,
increasing median home values, stable levels of consumer debt, historically low credit card delinquency rates, and the second - lowest metro area unemployment rate in Kentucky in January 2018 spells steady growth for this m
increasing median home values, stable levels of consumer debt,
historically low credit card delinquency rates, and the second -
lowest metro area unemployment rate in Kentucky in January 2018 spells steady growth for this metro area.
This is especially thanks to a rise in energy prices,
increase in raw material costs, and a
historically low unemployment rate, which suggests that...