Sentences with phrase «key interest rates for»

In Europe, the European Central bank focuses on three key interest rates for the Euro area as its way to manage inflation and the economy: the main short term lending interest rate on the main refinancing operations (MRO); the rate on the deposit facility which banks may use to make overnight deposits; the rate on the marginal lending facility, which offers overnight credit to banks.

Prime Rate is a key interest rate for consumers and U.S. businesses.

March 21, 2018 • The central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time under Jerome Powell, announcing a quarter - percentage - point hike.

Prime Rate is a key interest rate for consumers and U.S. businesses.

The moves comes after the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate for the first time in seven years on Wednesday to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent.

After months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve announced it will be raising a key interest rate for the first time this year and just the second time since the housing bubble burst in 2007.

Prime Rate is a key interest rate for consumers and U.S. businesses.

Secondly, mortgage rates are affordably low but beginning to rise as the Federal Reserve prepares to a key interest rate for the first time in nearly a decade.

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.

The U.S. dollar surged into positive territory for 2018 and broke past key levels against several currencies as a divergence between growth and the interest rate outlook versus other countries spurred investors to chase the currency higher.

NEW YORK, May 1 - The U.S. dollar surged into positive territory for 2018 on Tuesday and broke past key levels against several currencies as a divergence between growth and the interest rate outlook versus other countries spurred investors to chase the currency higher.

Yellen's speech came amid heightened anticipation that the Fed will hike its key short - term interest rate target next month for the first time in a year.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Economic data remains a key indicator for interest rates.

In February, the Bank of England cut its forecast for British wage growth, which Governor Mark Carney named as a key determinant of future interest rates in a speech at the start of the year.

The Central Bank of Hungary kept its key interest rate at 1.35 percent on the back of falling commodity prices, boosting demand for forint bonds.

The Producer Price Index typically offers the first clues of impending inflation, another key driver for interest rates.

The loonie's rally is «exacerbating ongoing competitiveness challenges and muting the outlook for exports,» the Bank of Canada said Wednesday as it kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.5 percent.

(For an overview of how the key interest rate affects mortgage rates, click here.)

Here's what a five - year flexible mortgage at a 2.9 per cent rate (one of the lowest available for that term) looks like right now, with the key interest rate at one per cent:

Fees and interest rates are two other key factors for consumers.

Finally, the tradeoff for the lower - than - expected corporate rate (21 % vs. 25 % est.) appears to be more mixed benefits on the personal side and modifications to some key corporate incentives from the way they were originally envisioned (i.e., a more limited expensing provision, restrictions on interest deductibility & loss carryforwards, higher repatriation rates & stronger international tax provisions).

The Federal Reserve is raising its key interest rate and signaling confidence in the U.S. economy's durability but plans to continue a gradual approach to rate hikes for 2018 under its new chairman, Jerome Powell.

Against this backdrop, Governing Council decided to leave our key policy interest rate unchanged, as we judged that the balance of risks at present are still within the zone for which the current policy setting remains appropriate.

They consider average excess (relative to short - term interest rate) return and Sharpe ratio as key metrics for rule selection and performance measurement.

The European Central Bank's ultra-low key interest rate, while appropriate for the ailing PIIGS nations, is too low for faster - growing Germany resulting in negative real interest rates and fears of inflation.

The key tool is the federal funds rate — the interest rate banks charge each other for overnight loans.

The nation's aging population, higher projected demand for tax efficient savings products and rising interest rates remain key to Athene's future growth, Athene officials said.

While the Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates next week by 25 - basis points, Hansen said that the key for the gold market will be the central bank's forward guidance.

Opening a credit card in your name, charging no more than 30 percent of the limit, and paying it off in full and on time each month is the best way to earn a high credit score — which is the key to qualifying for low interest rates on a car loan, mortgage, or personal loan.

LTV is key to getting approved for a refinance — and getting a lower interest rate — because lenders consider loans with low LTVs less risky.

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is raising its key interest rate and signaling confidence in the U.S. economy's durability but plans to continue a gradual approach to rate hikes for 2018 under its new chairman, Jerome Powell.

Higher interest rates, falling stock prices and a weak dollar represent a tightening of financial conditions — which have been very easy for a long time, a key source of fuel for the long bull market.

An increase in interest rates, they say, presents a key risk for traditional 60/40 portfolios.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is raising its key interest rate and signalling confidence in the U.S. economy's durability but plans to continue a gradual approach to rate hikes for 2018 under its new chairman, Jerome Powell.

Another key factor: low for longer interest rates.

The Fed kept its key interest rate at a record low near zero for seven years until December 2015.

The prolonged, extremely low interest rate environment of recent years is widely thought to be a key reason for the exits.

This includes cutting key interest rates, launching a new round of stimulus to build more roads and other infrastructure as well as subsidizing consumer purchases, including reviving a cash - for - clunkers program that previously spurred car sales.

«We expect key economic indicators like historically low interest rates, rising wages, stable fuel prices and strong employment to continue for the foreseeable future,» said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM's chief economist.

Festive season quote: Mr. Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars «Key market drivers like interest rates and fuel prices are now showing optimistic signs for the automotive industry and we can already see some excitement -LSB-...]

One of the key aspects that most credit card users do not consider when requesting lower interest rates is that some customers are more profitable than others for credit card companies.

The key for investors is that they will need to be more precise when talking about interest rates.

Another key factor: low for longer interest rates.

In December 2015, as the U.S. continued on the road to recovery from the Great Recession, the Fed raised its target for a key short - term interest rate (the federal funds rate) for the first time since 2006.

A few key reasons for the higher interest rates on second mortgages are mentioned below.

Finding low interest rates for repayment is the key to being able to take out money more than once, in an affordable and convenient manner.

OTTAWA — The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development forecasts that the Bank of Canada will begin hiking its key interest rate in May 2015 — months ahead of what economists have been predicting.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is maintaining its key interest rate at one per cent, where it's been for more than three years during a weak economic recovery from the last recession.

The U.S. Federal Reserve said last week that it aims to keep its key interest rate near zero through the middle of 2013, a move which makes it difficult for the Bank of Canada to raise its rate.