Sentences with phrase «in economic confidence»

The recovery in economic confidence though tells the underlying truth; people may not be able to point at a specific policy and say it will solve things, but collectively the government's actions have served to convince some people that things are getting better.

The recent recovery in Labour's position in the polls dates from the bank rescue in October 2008, which has also seen a recovery in economic confidence.

A rational explanation of gold's relative expensiveness begins with the premise that major trends in the gold / commodity ratio are invariably associated — in an inverse manner — with major trends in economic confidence.

I doubt that the decline in economic confidence has run its course, so I expect the gold / commodity ratio to move further into new - high territory before something more important than a short - term top is put in place.

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The current Fed chair said she felt this summer's market volatility said something about confidence in global economic growth.

Analysts said they weren't reading too much into what they described as a «backward - looking indicator» and were hopeful about the economic prospects given an upturn in recent indicators such as confidence and machinery orders, not to mention efforts by Japan's new government to revive growth.

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.

A fitful recovery in the United States, a debt crisis in Europe, and wobbles in China all have undermined global economic growth and confidence at various points.

«The decline in confidence was fueled by a somewhat less optimistic outlook for business and job prospects in the coming months,» Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board, said in a statement.

Trump's embrace of trade barriers this year has sparked fears of tit - for - tat retaliation that could undermine consumer confidence and stymie the strongest global economic expansion in years.

No wonder Nanos Research now reports that Canadian confidence in our country's economic prospects has hit its lowest point in 24 months despite the relative heath of our nation's financial affairs.

«Few actions correlate more directly with economic confidence than personal investment,» said John Suh, CEO of LegalZoom, in a statement.

However, the softness in economic data, particularly as it relates to inflation, coupled with market expectations that the first Fed rate hike won't happen until well into 2016 have inspired at least a momentary burst in high - yield confidence.

The economic confidence index jumped to 107.8 in December from a revised figure of 106.6 in November.

Gallup notes that this positive change is also associated with an increase in standard of living ratings, economic confidence, and job availability.

«It is now about a global investor loss of confidence in Chinese economic and financial policy.»

Investors» appetite for British assets could slump if the growth outlook darkened or there was a loss of confidence in British economic policy or its openness to trade and investment, the BoE said.

And we are not talking just about the recent rise in lipstick sales at Estée Lauder, which is considered by some to be a hot - red indicator of economic trouble (at least on slow news days) on the horizon because consumers tend to turn to less expensive indulgences when losing confidence in the future.

The Nielsen report attributed waning confidence to brewing worries over Malaysia's economic outlook, a near 20 percent drop in the value of the Malaysian ringgit year - to - date and the spreading of what is being called the country's worst - ever political crisis.

Economic factors like consumer confidence, financial obligations, and delinquencies are all improving and the consumer may be more insulated than investors think from a back - up in yields, given 75 % of their financial obligations are in the form of a mortgage, close to 90 % of all mortgages are 30 - year fixed, and the average mortgage is termed out at the lowest rate ever... Taking these factors into account, we generally think it pays to remain sanguine.»

«Hiring and spending on new buildings and land acquisition remained at strong levels, a good sign of confidence in economic prospects.»

In the next few weeks the Executive Committee will look at a range of economic indicators — including inflation, jobs, and confidence data to be rereleased next week — before actually designing the new program.

The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly economic index designed to gauge the outlook for, and resulting confidence in, the commercial construction industry.

The wave of bad economic news is eroding confidence and buying power, driving consumers to adjust their behavior in fundamental and perhaps permanent ways.

In addition to confidence intervals, the forecasting process leads us to think about the risks associated with specific economic developments and to quantify those where possible.

«I have high confidence that it will stagnate economic growth,» said Michael McAllister, exploration and production equity analyst at MUFG in New York.

Consumer confidence is up to levels not found since 2008, but CEO confidence — the economic outlook from the proverbial corner office — was down significantly in the third quarter and likely tied to the uncertainty in Washington.

Although volatility can go both ways, «market volatility» is usually code for «market declines,» which can erode consumer and business confidence and cause a weakening in economic fundamentals.

Economic growth has been falling since 2010 and the economy has been operating below its potential since then; employment growth, particularly full time employment growth has struggled; in 2014 only 121,000 jobs were created; employment growth has not kept up with population growth; labor force participation has declined to its lowest level since 2000; long - term unemployment has increased; the unemployment rate remains stuck at just under 7 per cent, and youth unemployment is at 14 per cent; business investment has stagnated; and Canadians are losing confidence in their economicEconomic growth has been falling since 2010 and the economy has been operating below its potential since then; employment growth, particularly full time employment growth has struggled; in 2014 only 121,000 jobs were created; employment growth has not kept up with population growth; labor force participation has declined to its lowest level since 2000; long - term unemployment has increased; the unemployment rate remains stuck at just under 7 per cent, and youth unemployment is at 14 per cent; business investment has stagnated; and Canadians are losing confidence in their economiceconomic future.

In general, the Canadian education system must be adjusted to nurture economic value - creation competencies (business, marketing, sales and relationships) from early years in school and throughout university studies, and thus build confidence, a spirit of leadership, and competitiveness in the future generation of CanadianIn general, the Canadian education system must be adjusted to nurture economic value - creation competencies (business, marketing, sales and relationships) from early years in school and throughout university studies, and thus build confidence, a spirit of leadership, and competitiveness in the future generation of Canadianin school and throughout university studies, and thus build confidence, a spirit of leadership, and competitiveness in the future generation of Canadianin the future generation of Canadians.

Malaysian Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ling Liong Sik noted that it reflected Canada's, and in particular Quebec's, confidence in Malaysia despite the economic crisis affecting the country.

The real issue that was not addressed in the budget is the absence of any economic engine to spur a recovery in growth in 2014 and beyond, The household sector is deep in debt; housing construction has stalled; companies lack confidence and are not investing; the federal and provincial governments are in serious restraint mode; and the export sector is weak and deteriorating.

The New York City area, with its many interest rate - sensitive industries, has prospered when decision - makers in the public and private sectors could have confidence that the Federal Reserve was committed to a rigorous set of policies that promoted price stability, in a growth - oriented economic environment.

«A number of participants indicated that the stronger outlook for economic activity, along with their increased confidence that inflation would return to 2 per cent over the medium term, implied that the appropriate path for the federal funds rate over the next few years would likely be slightly steeper than they had previously expected,» the Federal Open Market Committee said in the records of its March 20 - 21 meeting.

[13] But the opportunities for these reversals of confidence are greater in the Asian countries, where foreign investors did not know these economies well and the economic fundamentals are not well established.

Despite higher borrowing costs and home prices, demand for home purchases has grown in the spring buying season as the economic outlook has continued to improve and bolstered consumer confidence.

Stubbornly low yet consistent economic growth in the U.S. gave confidence to companies that they could market debt in seemingly limitless quantities, while short - term investors enjoyed the stock market gains.

In the process, the Fed's actions and pronouncements can influence the expectations and confidence of consumers and businesses and, thereby, what they do in the various economic and financial market placeIn the process, the Fed's actions and pronouncements can influence the expectations and confidence of consumers and businesses and, thereby, what they do in the various economic and financial market placein the various economic and financial market places.

The economic recession at the time put a further damper on investors» confidence and the S&P 500 endured a nasty losing stretch lasting well over a year and half, shedding upwards of 35 % in that time frame.

I hoped that this wouldn't happen, because the longer reported GDP growth remained high, the worse for China's economy over the medium to long term, but in the end the pace of adjustment was always going to be driven by political variables, not economic variables, and this made it very hard to project with much confidence.

Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.

Factors affecting the level of consumer spending for such discretionary items include general economic conditions, and other factors, such as consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession, the availability and cost of consumer credit, levels of unemployment, and tax rates.

But such trust and confidence often create blind spots in one's vision and leads a person to search locally rather than globally for business partners and economic resources.

Consumer confidence and discretionary spending, fear of terrorism or war, weakening economic conditions, fare initiatives, labor actions, weather and other factors have resulted in significant fluctuations in revenues and results of operations in the past.

Factors affecting the level of spending for such discretionary items include general economic conditions and other factors such as consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession, the availability of consumer credit, levels of unemployment, tax rates and the cost of consumer credit.

Because of the important roles business and consumer confidence play in fostering economic growth, central bank officials often find themselves taking too - rosy a view of the economic figures.

HOUSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Although small business owners are slowly proceeding with growth plans in 2011, 40 percent are now delaying their expectations of an economic rebound to the first quarter of 2012 or later, according to the most recent Business Confidence Survey released today by Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions to America's best businesses.

Therefore, the yield indicates the confidence that investors have in economic growth.

Even though there are very serious problems with consumer confidence and unemployment, easy year - over-year earnings comparisons in the coming months should help the overall stock market, especially if there are positive economic headlines.

Economic growth in the UK was broadly supported by consumer confidence and exports reinforced by a weaker pound sterling, with the easing of credit conditions leading to credit growth, loose fiscal policy and global economicEconomic growth in the UK was broadly supported by consumer confidence and exports reinforced by a weaker pound sterling, with the easing of credit conditions leading to credit growth, loose fiscal policy and global economiceconomic growth.