Too many important social and economic trends are sowing the seeds for a tremendous advance
in the economy and the stock market.»
Empirical research shows that a buildup of household debt
in the economy makes a financial crisis more probable, so we wanted to understand the costs and benefits of leaning against financial imbalances through tighter monetary policy.
Interest rates are a very important factor
in the economy for both individuals and businesses.
For all we hear these days about the energy sector's critical role
in our economy, one might fairly assume that our country would have an independent and impartial agency like the EIA.
My point was and is that the equity risk premium is bundled up closely with the nature of the security itself (i.e., being a publicly traded, relatively liquid investment asset called an equity, that has a very specific bundle of rights and risks attached to it), which has very different characteristics than the many other financial assets available
in the economy (many of which have bundles of risk that are perceived as «riskier», and many of which are perceived as «less risky»).
In an economy still climbing its way out of the most significant downturn in decades, it seems almost counterintuitive to suggest that many people are eager to take on the risk of owning their own businesses.
In this world, it is difficult to make precise predictions about where the jobs and growth
in our economy are going to come from in the future.
A White House official on Monday told CNBC, «We're always concerned when the market loses any value, but we're also confident
in the economy's fundamentals.»
The public equity market is factually and demonstrably a small fraction of the financial assets available and traded
in the economy, and it still is not clear to me why that particular slice of the asset world should be used as a price guide for the social discount rate.
We understand that industry is a significant driver
in our economy.
The cost of borrowing in China has been cut aggressively since the autumn of 2014 in response to the slowdown
in the economy and the distress caused to property owners, local government and corporations by high debt - servicing costs.
All this is completely missed in conventional macroeconomics, which can not come to grips with the role of the financial sector
in the economy.
Not only is 29 - inch pitch becoming the new normal
in economy cabins, seat makers are now claiming they can make a 27 - inch pitch feel as «comfortable» as a 29 - inch one.
The PPI measures prices
in the economy and can be found at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The market is falling because QE has stopped, real unemployment is at record levels, and there is no sign of real growth anywhere
in our economy.
The violent ups and downs, said Robert Shiller, an economics professor at Yale, may in turn undermine confidence
in the economy, and the weakness
in the economy can lead to more strident politics — all of which feeds the volatility loop.
For one thing, further stimulus will continue to increase the amount of money
in the economy, which is not causing inflation at the moment but could become inflationary when the economy does accelerate.
The resulting improvement in living standards continues until trade reaches a balance point
in the economy where all advantages have been exploited.
Consequently, economists believe that other fundamental shifts
in the economy are behind the lower participation rate.
Storms have arrived, and will continue to arrive,
in the economy as well as the capital markets.
These considerations figured prominently in the Governing Council's deliberations, because the state of total demand
in the economy relative to our production capacity is what drives our inflation outlook.
Some experts see volatility as a problem because it can scare investors away from the markets, make companies reluctant to go public and undermine confidence
in the economy, causing further drops in shares.
China is more concerned about «gray rhinos» — large and visible problems
in the economy that are ignored until they start moving fast.
For instance, Mishkin (2012:1 and 24) explains that «
in our economy, nonbank finance also plays an important role in channeling funds from lender - savers to borrower - spenders... Finance companies raise funds by issuing commercial paper and stocks and bonds and use the proceeds to make loans that are particularly suited to consumer and business needs.»
The Economist has developed an unofficial «Keqiang index», based on Li's own technique of looking at indicators such as electricity use and rail freight volumes to assess what is really going on
in the economy.
You never want to freak out over one month's numbers in this biz, but when a monthly result reflects other stuff going on
in the economy — in this case, slowing growth — you want to give that monthly number a little more weight.
Always keep current on trends in the market and
in the economy, and keep your portfolio vibrant and current.
However, this outcome is consistent with the idea that the disinflationary forces
in the economy are not quite as strong as previously expected, largely because the economy has performed better than previously expected.
This relationship can generate tensions with central banks» other objectives, as reserves play other key roles
in the economy.
Such players are now so big, so complex, so indebted and so enmeshed
in the economy that the Chinese government is abruptly bringing them to heel.
They have a history of returning surplus cash in the form of intelligently - executed share repurchase plans and / or a dividend that grows at a rate comfortably in excess of the broader rate of inflation
in the economy
This is because higher inflows will cause adjustments
in the economy — potentially including lower credit card rates, a stronger dollar, weaker lending standards, higher unemployment and surging asset markets» - Could you please provide us the explanation of a rising unemployment in the US in the case of a stronger US$?
Public policy can help in the adjustment process by promoting flexibility
in the economy and by reducing some of the costs of change for individuals and communities.
However, as seen in Chart 10, there is some evidence of lower heterogeneity among forecasters in the Blue Chip survey compared with the Survey of Professional Forecasters, especially in recent periods, which, in retrospect, were periods of high fundamental uncertainty
in the economy.
Kudos to Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney for raising the profile of the over $ 500 billion Canadian corporations are holding in excess cash surpluses and not investing
in the economy, which garnered front page coverage (and kudos to the CAW for inviting him to speak.)
In what it calls an attempt to promote «trustworthiness»
in its economy and society, China is experimenting with a social credit system that mixes familiar Western - style credit scores with more expansive — and intrusive — measures.
What's ironic is that in order to compete for professional jobs
in this economy, a B.A. is usually required, yet when everyone has one, it's hard to stand out.
Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf discussed the role of financial services
in the economy and banking...
In its statement, the Fed said the rise in mortgage and some other loan rates in recent months «could slow the pace of improvement
in the economy and labour market» if they're sustained.
The Bank's three measures of core inflation remain below two per cent and wage growth is still subdued, consistent with ongoing excess capacity
in the economy.
«The chances of economic growth slowing a lot in an environment where the federal government is literally putting a lot more money to work
in the economy is pretty low.»
Benjamin Graham was fond of averaging profit per share for the past seven years to balance out highs and lows
in the economy because, if you attempted to measure the p / e ratio without it, you'd get a situation where profits collapse a lot faster than stock prices making the price - to - earnings ratio look obscenely high when, in fact, it was low.
He also said defaults are rising at J.P. Morgan JPM, -0.62 % «a little bit,» adding, «home equity is subject to deterioration» from a recession, but that the bank is well positioned to sustain a downturn
in the economy.
In an economy where consumer spending drives about 70 % of economic activity, suppressed wages will continue to drag on America's post-crisis recovery.
They are extreme actions
in economy which will still be paying back its official creditors in 2057.
Given the stronger profile of economic activity relative to January, Governing Council was very focused on the third issue: how much excess capacity remains
in the economy.
Large student debts would be both tolerable and fair
in an economy where graduates can get on with their careers fairly quickly.
The Bank's three measures of core inflation, taken together, continue to point to material excess capacity
in the economy.
«We've been through a couple of cycles now where it seemed like central banks could not cut rates enough to generate a turnaround
in the economy, because the starting point was relatively low,» he says.
More and more voices are arguing that automation is lowering overall labor demand
in the economy, a trend that will only increase.