Sentences with phrase «increased volatility in the market»

Nevertheless, political developments — for example, an impasse in the Brexit negotiations — may increase volatility in markets, and investors should be ready to take advantage of such opportunities.

Still, we expect to see increased volatility in the market and will be looking to take profits quicker than usual, particularly on leveraged ETFs, and into any market gaps.

«The elephant in the room they can't discuss is [the election], and if the elephant could stop the Fed, for no political reasons, but because the election increases volatility in the market and hurts business confidence,» said Harris.

For traders seeking to profit from the increased volatility in the market, they should ensure that their trades are based on the short - term perspective.

Dinapoli said, «Like all investors, the fund has been affected by the sluggish economy and increased volatility in the markets.»

ETFs are definitely worth considering over normal funds given their cost structure — the only question that we are currently discussing is if «buy and hold» strategies will stay the right investment strategies at all given further increased volatility in the markets.

Not exact matches

«Most retirement savers are accustomed to market volatility, but the swings in the second quarter were especially dramatic, including a 600 - point drop followed by a nearly 800 - point increase,» Doug Fisher, Fidelity's senior vice president for workplace investing, said in a statement.

That puts three hikes barely in play, though continued bouts of volatility likely will put even more pressure on the Fed, which almost never surprises the market when it comes to rate increases.

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.

Volatility in the Bitcoin market also bumps up the number of transactions, which — given the Bitcoin network's congested nature — increases transaction fees in unpredictable ways.

Although increased market volatility might make traders more dependent on Bloomberg's services in the short term, any contraction in global trade and capital markets would inevitably lower demand for the company's services over time.

Slow economic growth, increasing extreme weather events and volatility in capital markets made the insurance business tumultuous in recent years, with employees facing upheaval in their day - to - day roles as well as layoffs.

Market volatility has increased significantly in the last several weeks as traders worried about a trade war and other geopolitical issues.

[T] he dramatic increase in leveraged bond positions by both US hedge funds and mundane money managers set in motion self - reinforcing liquidations once uncertainty over emerging markets including Turkey, Venezuela, Mexico, and Malaysia - all of which experienced sharp capital flow volatility - put pressure on speculative positions.

Gyrations in currency markets and interest rate jitters are increasing volatility — and opportunity

Citigroup said the sharp rise in stock trading revenue was a byproduct of increased market volatility in equity markets.

And because they're on leverage, it only increases the size of the losses and amps up volatility in the market.

U.S. asset managers and custody banks could face difficulty in lifting profit margins if the ongoing market volatility increases the equity risk premium.

During the quarter, Equities operated in an environment characterized by a significant decline in global equity markets and a sharp increase in volatility levels.

Uncertainty about the U.S. presidential race in the near term may produce periods of volatility for the U.S. dollar, yet RBC maintains that the U.S. currency will post modest gains against the Euro, Canadian dollar and sterling as markets look for a U.S. Federal Reserve policy rate increase in the first half of 2017.

In the Global Allocation Fund, we have increased exposure to quality companies with stable cash flows in more defensive sectors, particularly within healthcare and consumer staples, where demand tends to be more inelastic and may be able to withstand increased market volatilitIn the Global Allocation Fund, we have increased exposure to quality companies with stable cash flows in more defensive sectors, particularly within healthcare and consumer staples, where demand tends to be more inelastic and may be able to withstand increased market volatilitin more defensive sectors, particularly within healthcare and consumer staples, where demand tends to be more inelastic and may be able to withstand increased market volatility.

Current political and financial uncertainty surrounding the European Union may increase market volatility and the economic risk of investing in companies in Europe.

As always, manager selection will remain a critical component in allocation decisions as there will likely be greater dispersion among returns due to an increase in volatility as the market cycle progresses.

As we turn toward 2018, select stocks and sectors could prove vulnerable in the New Year, while market volatility seems poised to increase.

Investing in a volatile and uncertain commodities market may cause a portfolio to rapidly increase or decrease in value, which may result in greater share - price volatility.

This white paper looks at the period of the increased volatility in the financial markets leading up to and on November 8th and provides valuable insights into internal workings of risk parity strategies during periods of heightened volatility.

In some markets, like bonds, the increase was the largest since the 2016 U.S. election, and in others, like stocks, volatility leapt by the most in 2-1/2 yearIn some markets, like bonds, the increase was the largest since the 2016 U.S. election, and in others, like stocks, volatility leapt by the most in 2-1/2 yearin others, like stocks, volatility leapt by the most in 2-1/2 yearin 2-1/2 years.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.

The rather abrupt rise in interest rates this year has probably also played a part, and is certainly responsible for some of the increase in the stock market's volatility.

Figure 5 illustrates that despite an increase in market volatility, consumers» confidence in the strength of the economy remains high, well above index levels for 2017.

We'll take a big picture look at the gold market this week and the interplay between the market's players and price before finishing with an option play that could capitalize on multiple factors leading to increased volatility in the December gold futures contract.

Clearly, as can be seen in Figure 4, stock market volatility has increased significantly in recent weeks.

Outside of stock market levels, there has been a notable increase in volatility.

It notes that global markets seem to have «regained composure» after a period of heightened volatility and increased risk aversion in the opening weeks of the year.

3 In some ways, increased volatility may help to enhance financial stability if it moves market participants to more appropriately assess the risks in their investmentIn some ways, increased volatility may help to enhance financial stability if it moves market participants to more appropriately assess the risks in their investmentin their investments.

As overall volatility in the markets continues, we expect currency volatility to increase and therefore become more difficult to predict.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.

The recent bout of volatility in financial markets occurred in an environment of growing uncertainty about the global economic outlook and increasing geopolitical tensions.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

«I'm proud of our team's results and pleased with our stock price increase considering the volatility in the stock market,» said a statement from Publix CEO and president Todd Jones.

The size of the index - linked, short - volatility ETP market (which stood around USD 2.7 billion at the peak [1]-RRB- may call for even more hedging in light of this increased vega exposure should another VIX jump happen.

If you remain unemotional, focus on the intrinsic worth of your companies rather than market gyrations, the renewed increase in volatility is an opportunity, not a threat.

We are witnessing a gradual degradation of corporate credits, and an increase in bond market volatility appears likely over the coming months.

In the December quarter, however, we modestly increased the equity allocation as short - term market volatility afforded us opportunities to establish new positions.

When markets decline, they often do so rather quickly leading to an increase in volatility, which in turn increases option premiums.

As policy rates were increased in the US over the first few months of 2000, share markets became increasingly prone to volatility, culminating in a large correction over April and May (Graph 9).

Due to recent increased market volatility, we'll be paying more attention to the technical side of crypto over the coming weeks, especially in our Crypto Asset Strategies service.

«These developments, together with market concerns about the future performance of the Chinese economy, are having spillovers to other economies through trade channels and weaker commodity prices, as well as through diminishing confidence and increasing volatility in financial markets.»

We have structured our model to where there is enough liquidity in the assets we list to avoid risks involved with large increases / decreases in market volatility.