Sentences with phrase «leading the economy on»

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Although the debates scarcely touched on the economy or business, the conversation was at times a vivid example for business owners, about how to lead people in their own companies.

The Council was modelled on the body that successfully led the transformation of Australia's inward - looking, highly protectionist economy into an Asian trade powerhouse.

Nonetheless, Saudi Arabia's economy is still largely predicated on oil and, with oil prices rising on the back of Saudi - led OPEC and non-OPEC producers curbing oil supply, the kingdom's finance minister said he welcomed higher prices but they would not affect spending limits.

To lead the world economy, however, the nation must reduce its reliance on exports.

Earlier this summer, the premiers of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan encouraged the other provinces to follow their lead in breaking down provincial barriers to trade in goods and labour, barriers that impose real costs on the economy.

From India to Turkey, women entrepreneurs are on the leading edge of this shift, poised to transform their local economies and, in doing so, change the world.

German monthly retail sales unexpectedly fell in March, data showed on Monday, marking a fourth consecutive drop and dampening cheer around a consumer - led upswing in Europe's biggest economy.

China's Hillhouse Capital Group was also among the lead investors taking part in that round, suggesting the new valuation hinges a great deal on Airbnb's success in the world's second largest economy.

«It's a bit of a hide and seek [as] they're looking for a Goldilocks here,» Mizuho's Varathan added, explaining that a hard - line crackdown on leverage in the system could too - rapidly cool the Chinese economy, leading to a so - called hard landing.

(She's also the lead director of Scotts Miracle - Gro and serves in Maine as chair of the Governor's Council on Competitiveness and the Economy.)

This is just the second move in what analysts fear could be a series of retaliatory actions leading to a slowing of international trade, which could have a serious drag on the US economy.

That period of reflection appears to have emboldened Poloz's conviction in the story he's been telling from the start: that international sales of manufactured goods and services would lead a rotation away from the economy's reliance on high commodity prices and consumption by heavily indebted households.

That could lead to a sharp correction in home prices, as well as households pulling back on spending in other areas, thereby impacting the economy generally.

In his commentary on the economy, his assessments have been nuanced, acknowledging that the better - than - expected data is positive, while pointing out that growth led by highly indebted households is unsustainable.

Although 2011 ended on a down note, these leading indicators are very positive for the small business economy going forward.

«The economy is dependent on new materials — from active molecules for drug development to agricultural products — all these things lead to chemistry,» says Sergey Krylov, a York University chemistry professor.

A key factor is that financial shocks lead to secular reflation, which is to say that governments typically embark on inflationary measures such as public spending to stimulate the economy.

«Concerns about the economy, political stability and the increasing cost of living are causing apprehension for consumers in some markets, leading them to pull back on spending,» the report added.

It may seem odd for Chesky, the CEO of the company that, along with ride - sharing giant Uber, has become the poster child for the so - called sharing economy, to seek advice from the man who signed off on the intelligence that led to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq.

The Wall Streeet Journal's MarketWatch picks up on Canada's missing digital economy strategy, using the Penske File framing to discuss the failure of Industry Minister Christian Paradis to lead on the file.

«With the global economy poised to accelerate, new U.S. tax legislation providing tailwinds and a leading franchise across our businesses, we are well positioned to serve our clients and make significant progress on the growth plan we outlined in September,» he added.

A move by the Chinese government to devalue the yuan on Tuesday has raised questions about a tangible slowdown in the country's economy that could lead to impacted earnings for companies like Aliababa.

Although the focus on the yield curve has led to fewer bond purchases, the Bank of Japan may have little choice but to continue to inject significant amounts of liquidity into an economy that remains beset by demographic challenges.

We know from experience that B.C. can lead on climate and enjoy a thriving, resilient economy.

The closure of banks and the introduction of capital controls were «extracting a heavy toll on the banking system and the economy, leading to a further significant deterioration in debt sustainability relative to what was projected in our recently published DSA,» the IMF said.

Our corporate clients are having a profound impact on the global economy, and we are proud to lead manage their capital raising efforts and advise them on company - defining M&A transactions.

(On the flip side, this situation leads to a special type of investment operation that actually causes people to seek out ownership of bad businesses when they think the economy is likely to recover given that they experience bigger upswings as the operating leverage effect happens in reverse.)

We believe that this will lead to women's business growth and a positive impact on our economy.»

The investment outlook may also depend on how much progress China can make in its efforts to enact fiscal reforms as it works through its historic shift from export - led growth to an economy led by domestic consumption.

«On the other hand, an overheated economy could result in significant inflation pressures or lead to financial instability,» the minutes said.

They have been tricked into leading the parade on behalf of the financial, insurance and real estate sector — down the road to debt peonage in a monopolized and polarized economy.

Earlier this year the failure of few food delivery startups led to a number of pundits and articles claiming that the on - demand economy was in trouble.

Chris also serves on the Steering Committee of the New Economy Initiative, the National Advisory Board of the University of Michigan Office of Technology Transfer, and boards or advisory boards of Invest Detroit, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan, University of Detroit Jesuit, and several venture capital funds, including the Procter & Gamble - led fund of funds, Cintrifuse.

But failing to offset such changes would lead to higher deficits, which would represent a drag on investment and the economy.

With a focus on disrupting the city's economy, the protests have forced the city to pay more than $ 3 million in police overtime and have led to lost revenue after a couple of major concerts were canceled.

It's true that demographic forces are leading to slower growth in the labour force, which reduces the neutral interest rate in the economy and increases the chances that monetary policy will be constrained by the lower bound on interest rates.

This work, in turn, fuels a stronger economy as WBEs add jobs and contribute to their communities,» said Pamela Prince - Eason, President and CEO of WBENC, the leading authority on and advocate for WBEs as suppliers to the nation's leading corporations and government entities.

Together they are driving the innovation that fuels a stronger economy and creates jobs,» said Pamela Prince - Eason, President and CEO of WBENC, the leading authority on and advocate for WBEs as suppliers to the nation's leading corporations and government entities.

Countries leading in the innovation economy do it on the back of entrepreneurs and the commercialization of their ideas.

In part one of this wide ranging interview, originally broadcast on the Pacifica program Guns and Butter, Hudson explains how the parasitic dominance of the financial sector has led to the creation of a completely fictitious U.S. economy which creates nothing, but is exclusively devoted to extracting wealth from the rest of us.

Healthy demand growth for fuel not only in emerging economies led by China and India, but also in Europe, is helping global inventories to draw down faster now, keeping the oil market on the right track towards rebalancing, according to industry executives who spoke at a conference on Tuesday.

Our Economic Advisory practice offers clients a competitive advantage in identifying market opportunities by providing insight into economic developments and trends, from one of the leading thinkers on the intersection of the economy and public policy.

Even as Fogo de Chao (FOGO) has found success in the U.S. with its Brazilian - style steakhouses, it's the chain's exposure to the turbulent economy in Brazil that has led Wall Street to sour on its stock.

The selling has raged on in the days since, fueled partly by fear that higher inflation would lead the Fed to accelerate its interest rates hikes and weaken the economy and the stock market.

Spending on autos was a key element of growth for the economy in 2016, with sales reaching record levels, but the latest figures again fell short of market expectations, despite rising inventories leading to heavy discounting by manufacturers.

The ups and downs of this road toward a consumption - led economy are topics I'll cover in next week's webcast on China.

Specifically, the report, which will be used as a guide by the Fed in formulating economic policy for its next FOMC meeting on October 31st and November 1st, intoned that the nation's economy was moving along at a modest to moderate pace in all 12 of the lead bank's Districts.

Over the past several months, many leading economists and financial experts — even Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen — have concurred that there are various elements of the economy that are in a bubble or on the cusp of entering into the bubble phase.

The sanctions imposed on the Russian economy have led to a rise in investment in Cypriot real estate by Russian buyers, says a leading developer.

In China, we expect a moderation of growth accompanied by a number of policy reforms that we believe could lead to sustainable levels of growth as the economy increasingly relies on rising consumption.