Sentences with phrase «more economic pressure»

In the end, that means even more economic pressure and stress for all lawyers.

Trump signed a memorandum that could lead to a trade investigation of alleged Chinese theft of intellectual property — a move that comes as he tries to leverage China, North Korea's only major ally, to apply more economic pressure on Pyongyang to deter its nuclear and missile programs.

Their chumminess could put more economic pressure on China.

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Lululemon isn't the only retailer facing headwinds as American shoppers deal with an uncertain economic recovery and more U.S. giants, such as Target, move into what's already a competitive retail space in Canada and put pressure on pricing.

Indeed, the evidence I reviewed does not support the view — expounded by the new Bank of Japan management — that by buying more longer - dated securities (i.e., running printing presses a bit faster) will boost upward pressures in labor and product markets to bring stronger economic growth and an inflation rate of 2 percent.

A recent survey conducted by the Asia Pacific Foundation shows a slim majority of Canadians (55 per cent) support the pursuit of a free - trade agreement and that 64 per cent are concerned Canada will become more susceptible to economic and political pressure from Beijing.

If true, expect more fuel to be added to the commodities fire, further increasing drag on global economic activity while adding to the already worrisome upward pressure on inflation.

With Trump appearing to crack open the door to diplomacy with North Korea — something that China has long urged — he may have a better chance of securing further promises to intensify economic pressure on North Korea, which relies on Beijing for more than 90 % of its trade.

The United States continues to press on China to exert more economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea.

The White House credited its policy of putting international economic, diplomatic, and military pressure on Pyongyang as having made Kim more willing to meet with foreign leaders.

His comments come after the IMF in October said that Canada's high debt levels, and higher - than - average pressure on Canadian households» ability to pay down that debt in the private non-financial sector, leaves its economy more sensitive to tighter financial conditions and weaker economic activity.

The recent slowdown in economic growth and job creation has put the government under increased pressure to become more active on stimulating growth.

The weak economic performance in the first half of this year means that Canada has more excess capacity, which is increasing the downward pressure on the underlying trend in inflation.

Even so, today's sluggish economic recovery and high unemployment levels mean companies are under less pressure to keep employees happy, and under more pressure to boost profits.

The recent surge in regulatory demands to rein in various types of credit creation conflicts with the pressure on banks from local authorities to fund even more nonproductive economic activity.

These days, multifamily buildings seem to be the most desirable properties lenders seek out to finance because of the lower risk for default, and because they are more insulated from economic pressures.

As usual, I don't place too much emphasis on this sort of forecast, but to the extent that I make any comments at all about the outlook for 2006, the bottom line is this: 1) we can't rule out modest potential for stock appreciation, which would require the maintenance or expansion of already high price / peak earnings multiples; 2) we also should recognize an uncomfortably large potential for market losses, particularly given that the current bull market has now outlived the median and average bull, yet at higher valuations than most bulls have achieved, a flat yield curve with rising interest rate pressures, an extended period of internal divergence as measured by breadth and other market action, and complacency at best and excessive bullishness at worst, as measured by various sentiment indicators; 3) there is a moderate but still not compelling risk of an oncoming recession, which would become more of a factor if we observe a substantial widening of credit spreads and weakness in the ISM Purchasing Managers Index in the months ahead, and; 4) there remains substantial potential for U.S. dollar weakness coupled with «unexpectedly» persistent inflation pressures, particularly if we do observe economic weakness.

The Committee's sizable and still - increasing holdings of longer - term securities should maintain downward pressure on longer - term interest rates, support mortgage markets, and help to make broader financial conditions more accommodative, which in turn should promote a stronger economic recovery and help to ensure that inflation, over time, is at the rate most consistent with the Committee's dual mandate.

As I noted last week, the average historical outcome of similar combinations has been negative, largely because the deterioration in economic pressures tends to trump technical action even when it has been more favorable than it is at present.

Will the economic uncertainty again put more pressure on body politic to do something for those people that are feeling the impact most acutely of that weaker growth prospect?

When more money is printed, gold has traditionally been a beneficiary, for two key reasons: 1) If the money - printing is accompanied by economic growth, greater access to capital might boost demand for luxury items, including gold (the Love Trade); and 2) If the money - printing isn't accompanied by economic growth, inflationary pressures might prompt investors to increase their exposure to real assets, such as gold (the Fear Trade).

As a result, we believe the Fed's ultimate target for interest rates when normalizing monetary policy could remain relatively low, unless pricing pressures that are more typical of previous late - cycle economic expansions start to emerge.

Have you felt pressure to focus more on economic issues this cycle because of the Tea Party or other factors?

That would ease the pressure on prices and the profits of more economic producers of higher - quality bottled wines.

Whilst it may be tempting to focus on the visible appearance of obesity initially and overlook the physical and mental effects as well as economic and healthcare pressures, there is more to obesity than meets the eye.

Until men and women can be confident of finding jobs that pay the same rate, it will remain too easy for couples to slip into the «traditional» model where the man brings home more of the bacon and the woman does the lion's share of the childcare, out of economic pressure rather than free choice.

Such emphasis on youth unemployment, training, and the European Banking Union, puts additional pressure on the European Union to move towards more economic integration and to formulate common growth and employment policies.

It could also be different if it coincides with importunate military pressures or pressures on the currency that preclude slower - paced adjustment (as in 1931 or 1950), or if it takes place in the context of an external bailout that cuts across the normal electoral cycle (as with the US bailout of the Attlee government in 1949, the IMF bailout of 1976 or the more recent Eurozone bailouts), or in a context of no or very low economic growth over a prolonged period.

«This will exert yet more pressure on a jobs market that is buckling under the strains of contractions in economic growth and public sector employment.

An opposition source told Politics.co.uk Russia has become much more integrated into the global economy since 2008, and is therefore more vulnerable to economic pressure now than it was when it invaded South Ossetia six years ago.

With all of the pressures of the mounting economic storm blowing across the Euro zone, challenging Ed Miliband to mould a realistic alternative to the economics of the mad house, there will be many who will understand why seemingly more parochial issues do not necessarily merit the same degree of attention from him.

Although some key economic indicators suggest an improving economy, property tax growth is slow and the pressure remains on local governments to do more with less.»

«Otherwise we wouldn't be here today... More people know about the financial crisis in Greece than they know about the economic pressures on Puerto Rico.»

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) a pressure group called on President Muhammadu Buhari to «instruct the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Mr Abubakar Malami SAN and Minister of Finance Ms Kemi Adeosun to publish more details on the alleged stealing.

To insulate the city against negative pressures from international markets and the widely foreseen economic slowdown, the mayor added more funds to existing city reserves.

And more than three - quarters have reduced their recruitment of graduate students and research fellows because of economic pressures.»

In general, regions which already face social and economic pressure are hit harder that the more prosperous regions.

«Although most people experience stress from jobs and major life events, African Americans are more likely to have persistent economic stress and to face concerns about maintaining their health, including preventing weight gain and managing chronic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes,» said Carnethon.

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In a fashion market being reshaped by digital media, rapid globalisation and an uncertain economic and geo - political environment, more and more brands are rethinking their approach to where, when and how to present their collections, putting pressure on traditional fashion weeks to evolve.

This will in part be a response to economic and societal pressures such as stagnant incomes and more young people living at home.

However, lesbian sex is hardly characterized by economic or family ties; perhaps the incidence of lesbians in closet may be more prevalent among women belonging to higher economic strata or group due to extreme social pressure and status consciousness.

Add in things like employment and economic worries, along with the daily pressures of life and it can be difficult to remember to take things «one day at a time» - even more difficult if the man or woman in your life doesn't understand the struggle you're dealing with to stay sober.

Increasing pressure to earn more and more money in this difficult economic condition makes a person frustrated and depressed.

There could also be an unknown third variable — for instance, academic pressures or economic concerns — connecting them, or teens could simply be more likely to admit to mental health concerns now than they were in previous generations.

The researchers say in an economic decline, with pressure on employment, teaching attracts more talented staff.

The promise of a great public education for all children is under pressure not only from out - of - touch legislators, but from economic and societal factors outside school that make it much more difficult to achieve success within the classroom.

Given the economic pressures on working families, good school nutrition is more important than ever.

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