Sentences with phrase «more stable rate»

Again, prices are at the highest risk of falling in a rising rate environment, but certain risks also exist during periods of falling or more stable rate environment.

A 2001 study by the Federal Reserve also found that only about half of homeowners had not refinanced their mortgages, although that was a more stable rate environment than has been seen the past three years.

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We may eventually end up in a situation like that, not where you necessarily have sustained inverted curves, but where you see a more aggressive business cycle going through the front end of the curve, relatively stable long rates, and the reason for that would be that people are pretty comfortable that inflation is going to be reasonably grounded.

Nominal interest rates, both short and long term, have been much lower and more stable.

Earlier this week rating agency Standard and Poor's changed its U.S. long - term debt outlook to «stable» from «negative,» despite the concrete prospect of more showdowns on fiscal policy.

But it's moderating back to a more stable and steady rate.

I have ignored reasons that might justify lower discount rates or higher GDP adjustments for China mainly because the purpose of this essay is to explain why the U.S. multiple is so much higher than China's, and of course these reasons exist, but I think whatever the correct ratio should be, there is no question that advanced economies always justify higher multiples than developing economies because they tend to be economically more diversified and politically more stable, and they usually have institutions, including clearer legal and regulatory frameworks, more sophisticated capital allocation processes, less rigid financial systems, and smaller state sectors (which make smooth adjustment, one of the most valuable and undervalued components of long - term growth, more likely).

Higher rated bonds, known as investment grade bonds, are seen as safer and more stable investments that are tied to corporations or government entities that have a positive outlook.

Consumer prices, usually more stable than producer prices, have also accelerated on a similar basis from a recorded inflation rate of less than 1.0 percent last summer to 2.4 percent over the 12 - months ended this past March, also a smart acceleration in a brief time.

The minister is also calling for Canada - wide consultations on how EI rate - setting «can be further improved to ensure more stable, predictable rates going forward.»

For example, in the event that one or more European countries were to replace the euro with another currency, our sales into such countries, or into Europe generally, would likely be adversely affected until stable exchange rates are established.

Three popular explanations are offered to justify the high level of share prices: that profits will grow faster; that the economy and hence equities have become less risky; and that lower, more stable inflation will reduce real interest rates.

Home prices in Los Angeles rose rapidly between 2012 and 2014, at a time when mortgage rates were much more stable.

So with the more price stable gilts of short or medium term we are looking at a negative real yield with a potential capital loss when one day rates rise.

Homeowners can also use HARP to switch from an adjustable - rate mortgage (ARM) loan to a more stable and predictable fixed - rate loan.

Each dollar in additional savings is invested to generate passive income which helps to gradually increase the savings rate as well (over the last few years, our active income has been more or less stable).

The turn higher in the Loonie already reflects this more stable monetary policy environment, and a lift in energy prices may be susceptible to a move lower if the Fed raises rates sooner than anticipated, or if oil swoons.

The more stable three - month on three - month rate also picked up, rising from 0.6 % in June to 0.7 %, the strongest since April.

In December, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the fifth time in this cycle, and with a stable of more hawkish Fed governors rotating into voting positions, another three or even four rate hikes look likely in 2018.

In contrast, dividend growers have tended to outperform in a rising rate environment and typically have more stable payout ratios.

Move from a risky loan such as an interest - only mortgage or a short - term ARM to a more stable product such as a fixed - rate mortgage.

Government bonds have typically been more sensitive to changes in U.S. interest rates, as they have a much higher proportion of foreign buyers and sellers from countries where local rates might be more stable or moving in the opposite direction.

Similarly, in a broader portfolio context, retaining some exposure to the duration factor (meaning sensitivity to interest - rate changes) can help to provide more stable outcomes.

Once we clear this hurdle the BTC exchange rate to the US Dollar might be less relevant as merchants would then fix prices in a more stable currency.

However, digging a little more into the history book, I found that in 6 of the 8 years when the S&P 500 rose during the initial rate hike, inflation was actually diminishing or stable (2004).

With a stable and predictable revenue stream (more than 95 % of cash flows secured under long - term contract or similar arrangements), Enbridge expects to offer an attractive annual dividend growth rate of 10 % through 2020.

For banks, offering a slightly higher interest rate in return for a more stable cash flow makes sense.

Local housing markets across the country are stabilizing at a rapid rate, with more cities entering their stable ranges every month.

A stable economy and unemployment rate coupled with an inflation overshoot would more than likely see the markets begin to price back in a May hike that should see the Pound recover to $ 1.40 levels, while weak numbers will be another reason for BoE to stand pat.

Dairy Australia industry analyst John Droppert said the stable domestic market and a more favorable exchange rate were helping buffer the impact of declining world prices, high input costs and the dry season.

The increase, amounting to just over $ 800 million, was supported by a more stable consumer environment, reduced exchange rate pressures, and improved relative competitiveness.

Preterm infants that have this skin - to - skin connection with their parents gain weight faster, cry less, have a more stabilized body temperature, sleep better, breathe better, are often more alert, and have more stable heart rates.

His breathing and heart rate are more normal and stable and so is his blood sugar level.

With skin to skin contact baby's heart and breathing rates are more stable, baby is calmer and she will sleep more than kept alone.

It's not that the preemie held skin to skin grows better or that his heart rate and breathing are more stable — maybe these are the standard against which not experiencing skin to skin should be compared.

When people rated their relationship in pregnancy as particularly stable, the man was much more likely to still be involved nine months after the birth.

Skin - to - skin contact benefits baby by staying warm from mothers skin, baby has more stable temperature, breathing and heart rates.

Kangaroo care also results in more sleep, good oxygen saturation, less agitation, many fewer episodes of apnea (no breathing) and more stable heart rates.

Additionally, babies who are worn have been shown to have more stable heart rates, more even breathing, and less crying time (which means more quiet alert time, which in turn provides more time for learning and maturing in life outside of the womb).

Emergency Caesarean section has become more common in the years since 2000 across Great Britain, and episiotomy rates have remained fairly stable since 2000 [29].

The babies given this access to their mother's skin tended to have more stable temperatures, heart rates and gastrointestinal function, and they slept more, cried less and grew faster, Bigelow adds.

This method has been proven to have both psychological and emotional benefits for premies including a more stable heart rate, more regular breathing, longer periods of sleep, and earlier bonding.

-- Targeting cumulative cash cost savings of more than $ 5 billion by the end of 2014, equivalent to an annual run rate of $ 3 billion by 2014, assuming stable market and operating conditions.

Interest rates are declining, and we are now witnessing a more stable cedi, our national currency.

Mr Robertson concluded: «For the longer - term, retailers need more predictability and a permanent move to a more stable way of calculating business rates.»

Those who support unionization say it would improve adjunct faculty members» standard of living, provide a more stable environment for students, and increase retention and graduation rates.

«A stable outlook results in a more favorable interest rate, which in turn saves taxpayers money.

Krypton dating is much like the more - heralded carbon - 14 dating technique that measures the decay of a radioactive isotope — which has constant and well - known decay rates — and compares it to a stable isotope.

In contrast, when the RGO coating was used, the capacity was quite stable at high rates and it remained at a consistently high level after more than 100 charge / discharge cycles.

«The impaired heart rate response has been considered a hindrance for more demanding high - intensity training, but this new study documents that stable heart transplant recipients benefit from this type of training more than from the moderate training that has been recommended so far.