Sentences with phrase «increasing pricing pressures»

Factor in increasing pricing pressures, and you may soon realize that conventional flexible packaging printing methods are leaving you less profitable.

«(Our) biggest fear is more product could be sold into Canada increasing price pressure in the Canadian market,» she said.

COPENHAGEN, March 22 - Leading diabetes drugmaker Novo Nordisk has named former oil boss Helge Lund as its new chairman as the company contends with increasing price pressure and seeks acquisitions to broaden its blood products line - up.

The health foods industry is facing increasing pricing pressure by retailers needing to buy at the best possible price.

A modest recovery in inflation might be expected by some as the weak euro versus the dollar could lead to increased price pressures.

At a time of increasing price pressure on legal services providers, ARC Pensions Law is aimed at meeting the needs of these clients, particularly employers and trustees.

So while the exchange rate differentials may cause an increase price pressure on real estate in general, not all markets may necessarily be affected.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

For instance, large - scale development costs per asset have gone up while pressures from insurance companies and benefits managers to lower prices have also increased.

If the public starts to doubt, it may demand higher wages or payments to compensate for expected price increases, or delay investments or purchases in anticipation of deflationary pressures.

In a competitive labour market, the increase in the demand for labour produces upward pressure on wages, and an increase in output supplied to a competitive goods market will drive down prices.

And that doesn't address the bigger price pressures on the less elite Uber driving services, even as costs of doing business have increased.

With an increase in interest rates looming in the United States and an expected economic slowdown, an increasing number of investment banks are expecting the city's home prices to come under downward pressure.

This would increase the supply of foods on the domestic market, placing downward pressure on retail food prices.»

The company has warned that it expects to experience pressure on food and labour costs this year, with unstable cheese prices and increased payroll taxes looming.

??? But the price of corn is going to be high enough that people are going to want to plant corn, only that corn acreage is going to come in and infringe on the soybean,» he says, adding that increased Chinese demand for soybean oil will mean fewer acres for cotton — putting even more pressure on an industry that's already feeling the pinch.

A significant decrease in GM % may signal a problem such as increases in labor or material costs or negative price pressure.

Mylan, one of the 10 most heavily weighted stocks in the ETF, traded more than 1.5 percent higher despite recent political pressure over the stark price increases of its life - saving EpiPen device.

April 13 - Inflation data earlier this week that showed price pressures increasing were unsurprising, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said on Friday as he downplayed the significance for monetary policy.

The Fed's traditional models dictate that falling unemployment will quickly generate upward wage pressures and increase the pricing power of firms.

The central bank governor said he expects consumer inflation pressures to be mild this year, and that producer price increases will slow.

Medline's more immediate concern was the increased pressure on sales from competitor Loblaw's «curious» $ 25 gift cards offered to consumers after revealing its participation in an alleged bread price - fixing scandal, in which it implicated Sobey's.

Unfortunately for the crown prince, the rising prices will only invite more U.S. production, along with less compliance from other OPEC members and increased pressure from Russia to end the pact.

With inflationary pressures already building, the price increases could cause the economy to overheat and the Federal Reserve to hike rates at a fast pace.

In response to the deflationary pressures on the CPI, the Bank of Canada will be forced to engage in expansionary monetary policy to counteract the 5 % price drop (while also ensuring the 2 % year - over-year increase in prices continues as planned).

U.S. consumer prices increased in January, with a gauge of underlying inflation posting its largest gain in 12 months, bolstering views that price pressures will accelerate this year.

Buoyed by an unquenchable thirst for short - term stock gains, traders and activist investors are mounting pressure on a wide array of companies to cut research and capital expenditures in order to increase stock buybacks and thus boost stock prices.

In addition to the potential for medical breakthrough, most analysts who spoke with CNBC also noted that cancer drugs are not subject to increased political pressure to lower prices.

Pricing pressure: Partly as a result of its increased costs, Netflix has been raising the price of the service, and is likely to continue to do so.

-- it will face continued margin pressures «due to higher labor content in certain areas of manufacturing where we have temporarily dialed back automation, as well as higher material costs from recently imposed tariffs, commodity price increases and a weaker US dollar.»

However, post-Brexit sterling was sharply weaker against the dollar, and this will cause price increases that will likely cause downward pressure on fourth - quarter sales in the U.K.

With reports of increased compensation running high, there is more pressure to pass these costs on in higher selling prices, although tax cuts and growing operating profits alleviate some of this pressure.

When at full capacity, the theory goes, Canada's economy can't grow much beyond its potential — estimated by the central bank at 1.6 per cent — without fuelling price pressures and prompting rate increases.

Other factors include a lower supply while Gulf Coast refineries wrap up their seasonal switch to summer gasoline blends, plus the annual price pressure that accompanies increased summer driving.

«If oil prices rise higher, that will increase the pressure on prices.»

Price pressures do appear to be building across other indicators as steady monthly increases in PCE, CPI and PPI replace transitory low numbers from the first half of 2017.

«The increasing demand pressure from investors and speculators makes the case for an even further increase in bitcoin prices in the near future,» he said.

Risks associated with the Consumer Discretionary sector include, among others, apparel price deflation due to low - cost entries, high inventory levels and pressure from e-commerce players; reduction in traditional advertising dollars; increasing household debt levels that could limit consumer appetite for discretionary purchases; declining consumer acceptance of new product introductions; and geopolitical uncertainty that could impact consumer sentiment.

Speaking of the Treasury, they've got to pretty massively increase the supply of bonds to the market to fund the deficits induced by the tax cut and spending bill, which puts downward pressure on bond prices and upward pressure on yields.

The phenomenon is the result of several converging forces: pressure from activist shareholders; executive compensation programs that tie pay to per - share earnings and share prices that buybacks can boost; increased global competition; and fear of making long - term bets on products and services that may not pay off.

We also have experienced, and may experience in the future, gross margin declines in certain businesses, reflecting the effect of items such as competitive pricing pressures, inventory write - downs and increases in component and manufacturing costs resulting from higher labor and material costs borne by our manufacturers and suppliers that, as a result of competitive pricing pressures or other factors, we are unable to pass on to our customers.

Governed by a mixture of centre - left and centre - right governments, with a long centre - left interlude between 2005 and 2013, the famously egalitarian Norwegian social contract is coming apart under the twin pressures of increasing income inequality and booming property prices.

«While supply remains under control, increasing vacancy rates are placing downward pressure on residential rents and sales prices.

Cele notes that, «the demand from China for iron - ore continues to grow, but at a declining pace, further exacerbating pricing pressure,» meaning that Vale's considerable investment in nickel, coal, fertilisers and copper will only partially mitigate the impact of the increase in iron - ore mining capacity globally on the company.

That lower baseline energy demand as well as marginal increases in supplies has led to lower global oil and gas prices and more competitive pressure on the uranium space.

Annual inflation rate falls to a record low in January, a development that will increase pressure on the ECB to act more decisively to head off the threat of falling prices.

That suggests that weak domestic demand is becoming an increasingly significant source of disinflationary pressure, adding to the impact from falling world energy prices and the end of a period of administered price rises as governments sought to repair their finances by increasing revenue from sales taxes and charging more for services such as health care.

In addition to the direct effects of high oil prices, broader upstream inflationary pressures were apparent, including further increases in building construction prices.

Low oil prices, increased competition and regulatory pressure weighed on the energy and telecoms sectors respectively which collectively make up over 20pc of the value index.

The changes to the forecasts for inflation over the years to June 2000 and June 2001 (excluding the effect of the GST) appear to reflect current and prospective developments in oil and tobacco prices as well as a modest increase in the assessment of underlying inflationary pressures.