Sentences with phrase «leading general price»

Additionally, Matonis created the first and leading general price index for Bitcoin known as the Bitcoin Price Index (BPI), hosted the largest - ever Bitcoin / blockchain conference to date in Amsterdam during 2014, and enlisted seven regional chapter offices to the Bitcoin Foundation from countries such as France, Germany, and Bangladesh.

Matonis, who refers to himself as an e-money researcher, is credited for creating the first and leading general price index for bitcoin called the Bitcoin Price Index (BPI).

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But the general level of prices can rise due to inflation, leading to an increase in nominal GDP even if the volume of goods and services produced is unchanged.

First there was the discovery that the government's announced changes to the General Preferential Tariff (GPT) system would lead to tariffs being charged on MP3 players produced in many countries (and subsequently higher retail prices), including iPods produced in China.

Beginning with those officials, antitrust regulators in general worried about corporate power only when it led to increases in the consumer prices.

The S&P GSCI Total Return Index in USD is widely recognized as the leading measure of general commodity price movements and inflation in the world economy.

Cost synergies from the combination should lead to improved margins, while the combined company's leading position in general purpose microcontroller products, automotive semiconductor solutions, and mobile - based semiconductor solutions could lead to improved pricing leverage when dealing with large customers.

In general, a higher percent invested in stock assets leads to higher long term returns with accompanying greater price swings.

In general, a twenty - five basis point change in MBS pricing — up or down — leads to a 0.125 percentage point change in mortgage rates.

That might lead you to expect Facebook to leap forward and defend its corporate reputation, to assuage its declining share price and general corporate reputation.

According to Kenneth Davids, Coffee Review's editor and lead taster, «We selected the top thirty coffees based on quality (represented by overall score), value (reflected by most affordable price per pound), and a ranking of other factors that include distinctiveness and uniqueness of style, certifications such as fair trade or organic, and general rarity.»

«Currently we have seen a rapid rise in prices after a run of exceptional sales results that have led to a general shortage of rural properties,» Ms Toole said.

Two U.S. Senate Democrats asked the U.S. attorney general to guarantee that any investigation of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price will continue despite Trump's firing of Preet Bharara, the former New York U.S. attorney who was reported to be leading the probe.

The General Secretary of the NLC, Dr. Peter Ozo - Eson, told our correspondent on the telephone, on Tuesday, that the demand for a new Minimum Wage preceded the increase in the pump price of fuel, which led to the constitution of the palliative committee.

A four - year rally that enabled platinum to more than double in price may be over now that carmakers, led by General Motors, are switching to less costly palladium, says Bloomberg News.

After browsing through the 1991 press materials, I'm convinced this will be a significant and pivotal year for General Motors.For the first time in what seems like decades, the world's largest automaker has an impressive mix of nicely styled, fuel - efficient, dependable and reasonably priced cars in its lineup.Two GM divisions, Buick and Cadillac, have surged ahead of the pack and have taken the lead in building world - class products.

That led to higher prices, longer waits for new drugs, and a general disincentive to invest in new medications.

«This action sends a strong message that this sort of anticompetitive behavior will not be accepted,» said Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen, who led the states» investigation into ebook pricing along with the state of Texas.

While the introduction of competing platforms, and an uprising among publishers has led to more variable, and slightly higher pricing of e-books, in general they are still cheaper than the printed equivalent — whether hardcover or paperback.

That dramatic price rise — and a letter Amazon (AMZN) wrote to regulators two months earlier — led the Justice Department and 33 state attorneys general to sue Apple and five publishing houses for horizontal price - fixing in violation of the Sherman Act.

On Friday Macmillan actually agreed to settle three lawsuits all at once — the ebook pricing case brought by the Department of Justice, but also the parallel case led by a consortium of attorneys general for the states and even the class - action case filed on behalf of consumers.

The point I am leading up to is that, while the implementation of VII can be made very simple, it will not work unless you have in place some means of helping you develop and strengthen an understanding of the effect of emotions / valuations on stock prices and on the general economy.

In general, a twenty - five basis point change in MBS pricing — up or down — leads to a 0.125 percentage point change in mortgage rates.

In an interview with CTV News, petroleum analyst Dan McTeague explained that these new gas prices will lead to a «two or three per cent decline in the cost of living in general.»

Oculus Rift can be a success is they go the same route that DVD and Blu - Ray did: that widespread implementation in gaming led to price drops and expanded functionality until the general consumer market found it appealing.

«In general, the growth we're seeing in recent years is a result of more buyers entering the market [globally] and creating greater demand, which leads to increasing prices,» says Ferguson.

«Wind power is leading the charge in the transition away from fossil fuels; and continues to blow away the competition on price, performance and reliability», said Steve Sawyer, GWEC Secretary General.

We are seeing climate disruption leading to rising food prices, loss of biodiversity, deteriorating ecosystem services, increased chances of vast epidemics and nuclear resource wars and a general reduction in the odds of avoiding the first catastrophic collapse of a global civilization.

However with the historic general upward trend in both the stock market and in property prices nationally, both contributing to a significant increase in average net estate values, it has led to a rise in the number of claims being brought for an entitlement, or an even greater entitlement from estates.

Lead counsel for gasoline refining company regarding state - wide gasoline price - fixing claim brought in federal court in Hawaii by state attorney general as parens patriae on behalf of all citizens against several refining companies

Question 2: As a general rule of thumb, wouldn't it be better service to approach each new client with the mindset that they might qualify for fully underwritten insurance and to make them fully aware that even though they may have some health problems, certain carriers could qualify them with a fully underwritten policy, leading to a better price and coverage?

In comparing many of the leading life insurance companies today whether it's; Protective Life Insurance Company, Prudential (Pruco Life Insurance), AIG (American General), Mutual of Omaha (United of Omaha), Allstate, Farmers (Farmers New World Life Insurance Company), or Primerica it's important to compare rates and underwriting guidelines to ensure that you choosing the best life insurance to protect your family not only in price but in financial stability.

BIG LOTS, Dover, DE (6/2012 to Present) Store Associate • Welcome customers and provide them with information on special discounts and deals • Determine customers» buying needs by engaging them in conversation and eliciting information • Lead or direct customers to their desired aisles and help them pick and choose products • Provide product demonstrations and assist in understanding features and benefits • Lead customers through the buying and payment procedures • Ascertain that sufficient items are stocked on shelves and that any insufficiencies are immediately catered to • Rotate items according to their prices and expiry dates and ensure that any near - expiry items are immediately removed • Confer with procurement managers to ensure delivery of products in a timely manner • Ascertain that general cleanliness and maintenance of the store

Pride AG Resources — Presque Isle, ME Retail Sales Clerk 2009 — Present • Welcome customers as they arrive and ask them how they would like to be helped • Lead, escort or direct customers to their choice of products • Stay nearby in case customers need any assistance with finding what they are looking for • Answer general and specific questions about customers» choice of products • Demonstrate product features and answer any questions put forward by customers • Practice suggestive selling skills to attain bigger sales • Assist customers in making product selection by recommending alternative brands and providing pricing information • Lead customers through the buying procedures by ringing up sales • Bag or pack products according to customers» instructions • Arrange for delivery of products to the customers» required destination • Follow up with customers as part of after sales service

Executive Management Duties & Responsibilities Provide effective solutions to complex issues such as cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, purchasing and sales negotiations, business development tactics and industry competition Identify and develop talent among team members with targeted recruitment, focused training efforts and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize needs - and situation - based assessments to manage costs and capital outlays and determine potential ROI Participate heavily in all marketing, branding, public relations and communications activities Develop leadership team and support staff to aid in efficient business operations, sales and marketing functions, and client service execution, delegating important tasks and assignments while monitoring for effective resolution Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while performing sales presentations, overseeing market operation and business development, creating new revenue channels and managing key vendor and client relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective acquisition strategies, pricing, market trends, and operational structures Assess and expand key markets and potential business ventures while ensuring operational efficiency and solid execution of corporate mission Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the products, services and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, competitor strategies, general economic conditions and other business metrics Act as a liaison between staff, clients, and other management members to resolve issues in a timely manner

Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate in all phases of strategic store - level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and labor expenses Supervise all store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories, in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development of weekly P&L statements and internal store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through relationship development and the leveraging of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all store personnel as well as with members of corporate management Execute all marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations

Account Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with a background in purchasing, inventory, customer service, accounting, and sales Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Oversee $ 8.9 million company inventory, supply, and purchasing operations Achieve fill rate performance of 95.7 % in 2010 Oversee varied material purchasing while constantly analyzing market and pricing trends Review proposals, negotiate prices, select suppliers, and oversee purchasing / delivery logistics Responsible for forecasting, requirements analysis preparation and execution, RFP processes, bid analysis, negotiations, and contract awards in accordance with company guidelines Provide financial oversight of accounts receivable, payable, and general ledger ensuring profitable operations Serve as departmental liaison for corporate Diversity and Inclusion initiative Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

These are great leads because the people doing the searching already know the type of property, the price and size and a general location.

In general, a twenty - five basis point change in MBS pricing — up or down — leads to a 0.125 percentage point change in mortgage rates.