Sentences with phrase «of economic concern»

Connecting competition law to broader policy issues and discussions of economic concern around innovation, even if to continue to maintain the standard economic analysis, may provide the context that would expand interest in this area for the future generation of competition lawyers.

The motivation for the MCA arose from citizens and organizations in Montana who have expressed interest in receiving timely and pertinent information about climate change, including information about historical variability, past trends, and projections of future impacts as they relate to topics of economic concern.

Every major sell - off in history has been accompanied by a mix of economic concerns, monetary policy shifts, geopolitical tensions, or some other source of consternation that might make a rational person demand a higher premium for putting their capital at risk.

The letter is one CEO's attempt to demonstrate control in the face of economic concerns, which have grown even more concerning since Standard & Poor's downgraded the U.S. credit rating on Friday.

But the realities of deep - rooted dependence on fossil fuels, divergent national interests among 196 countries and the primacy of economic concerns ensured that Copenhagen was a stop on a decades - long decarbonization journey, not the end of the road.

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Private and foreign investors could be forgiven for having concerns over investing in the country at a time of economic and societal change.

Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen, President Barack Obama and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich have all cited income inequality as a growing concern for our economic well - being.

And as a small business owner, you're likely concerned about a looming Congressional impasse, which could knock the wind out of the economy's momentum — shaving the country's economic output and your sales figures in the process.

The company is dominant in one of the world's biggest markets, and he says the West's concern over China's economic slowdown is an «overreaction.»

Too often, voters place economic or political concerns over the immorality of prejudice and bigotry.

Still, GDP has been the main concern of Barry Bosworth, a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution.

The sharp decline in energy prices in January 2016 forced market participants to re-evaluate not only economic and stock market forecasts but the solvency concerns of a key sector.

However, the bigger concern is that this is one more threat to your retirement nest egg, on top of low interest rates, a low - growth economic outlook, uncertain stock markets and potential government cuts to other programs, such as health care and nursing - home subsidies.

Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Richard Haas, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan think tank, said this meeting is more serious than in past years largely because of the fallout from Brexit, which is raising concerns about Ireland's economic prospects and the future for Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.

ISTANBUL, April 11 - Turkey's lira sank to record lows on Wednesday, battered by deepening investor concern about monetary policy and inflation, a sell - off that President Tayyip Erdogan dismissed as an economic attack by enemies of the state.

Ironically, the selloff of U.S. stocks began a few weeks ago because of weakness in the Chinese economy, the devaluation of the yuan, and stock market turmoil in the Asian nation, which led to serious concerns about a global economic slowdown.

ISTANBUL, April 11 - The Turkish lira sank to record lows on Wednesday, battered by investor concern about monetary policy and inflation, a sell - off that President Tayyip Erdogan dismissed as an economic attack by enemies of the state.

Also unsurprisingly, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George, dissenter - in - chief at the bank, voted against the motion to stay the course, citing «economic and financial imbalances,» as well as, further down the road, «an increase in long - term inflation expectations» as reasons for concern.

The federal government approved the expansion in 2016 but the project faces significant opposition in B.C. Thousands of people have been rallying to protest the project and Horgan has raised concerns about the pipeline's possible environmental and economic impact.

... [But] Japanese exporters... face weakening demand from the impact of the Euro - zone crisis, concerns about the economic health of China [and] the persistent strength of the yen... as investors seek a safe haven.»

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.

«Recently, signals of China's economic slowdown have triggered widespread concern and, I believe, overreaction around the world,» wrote Ma.

The rate of growth of China's economy is no longer China's number one concern, Chinese state media Xinhua News reported at the conclusion of the country's annual economic policy - setting conference.

It was aimed at critics of the deal known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, including left - leaning politicians in Europe as well as the clamouring anti-trade civil society movement, as an «unambiguous statement» to assuage concerns over «provisions that have been the object of public debate and concerns.»

The law of unintended consequences is a very real concern as House leaders consider new Russian economic sanctions legislation.

Demonstrations began in the northern city of Mashhad on Dec. 28, largely driven by economic concerns.

Britain's productivity crisis has been a driving force behind the dismal economic growth that has characterised its economy since 2009, and policy wonks are increasingly concerned, with Chancellor Philip Hammond last week announcing billions of pounds of extra investment more pounds to his «National Productivity Investment Fund.»

From bakers to retailers and construction firms, more than a dozen of Mexico's biggest companies cited concerns over NAFTA and the election and issuing conservative guidance in recent weeks, despite economic data pointing to an uptick in Latin America's second - largest economy.

Additionally, concerns over economic growth in Europe and China — compared with relative strength out of the US economy — aided this rally, which, in many ways, has been the most influential economic trend of the last decade.

On the current economic climate and the government's plans to increase the deficit, Munger said, «Of course I'm concerned about the rising level of government debOf course I'm concerned about the rising level of government debof government debt.

Even though analysts have forecast continued momentum in global economic growth, concerns remain over how policy normalization might bring about changes after almost a decade of easy money.

The number of unpaid internships is a primary concern, as the potential economic damage is likely proportional to the number of positions.

Bizarrely, the authors ultimately abandoned support for the notion because of feminist concerns that joint filing would force wives to reveal their full incomes to their husbands and threaten the «economic autonomy of married women.»

«And yet,» state the authors, «despite the promise of digital assistants, they also carry significant social, political, and economic concerns... The more we rely on our butler, the more data it collects on us, the more opportunities for the algorithms to learn, and the better the butler can predict our needs and identify relevant services.»

Those numbers are similar to what we've seen most of 2012, but in addition the Scorecard survey also found that 80 % of small business owners are now concerned about an economic slowdown because of turmoil in Europe and slow growth in the U.S.

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Even though Harper is pursuing an economic agenda to build trade and investment with the Chinese, he won't shy away from raising concerns about the rule of law, good governance and democracy, said the source, saying the prime minister would represent «values that define us as Canadians.»

«Looking ahead, consumers were marginally less optimistic about the short - term outlook compared to July, primarily due to concerns about their earnings,» said Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators at the Conference Board.

The President, by Memorandum to the Secretary of Labor dated February 3, 2017, directed the Department of Labor to examine whether the Fiduciary Rule may adversely affect the ability of Americans to gain access to retirement information and financial advice, and to prepare an updated economic and legal analysis concerning the likely impact of the Fiduciary Rule as part of that examination.

As part of this examination, the Department was directed to prepare an updated economic and legal analysis concerning the likely impact of the Fiduciary Rule and PTEs, which shall consider, among other things:

«Amazon's proposed acquisition of Whole Foods raises important questions concerning competition policy, such as how the transaction will affect the future of retail grocery stores, whether platform dominance impedes innovation, and if the antitrust laws are working effectively to ensure economic opportunity, choice and low prices for American families,» Cicilline wrote.

The IMF cites a number of risks to their optimistic outlook for the next two years, risks that are more concerning for the medium term (2020 and beyond), including geopolitical strains, a sudden and severe tightening of monetary policies, waning popular support for global economic integration, and a move toward protectionist trade policies that would impact global trade.

This could have been done to offset some of the negative commentaries concerning the fiscal outcome for 2015 - 16, such as the downward revisions to economic growth by the IMF, the Bank of Canada and a number of private sector economists.

Opposition came in part from Grant Gibbons, shadow minister of economic development and a member of political party One Bermuda Alliance, who had concerns about the details and lack of economic impact assessment.

Although some are concerned about potential inflation and higher interest rates, we still enjoy an environment of synchronized global economic growth and muted macro risks.

Having tried to dissuade Trump behind the scenes, hoping that he would vacillate on this issue as he had on DACA and guns, the usually supine Republican leaders Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan finally spoke up after five days of public silence, expressing concern on the part of their followers that the tariffs would set off a trade war and wipe out the economic gains on which they were pinning their November election prospects.

He was testifying on behalf of the Alberta - based Parkland Institute about concerns about the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), a 2005 accord by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to streamline economic and security rules across the continent.

It is interesting to note that the most recent IMF staff report on Canadian economic issues echoes some key concerns of progressive economists.

Economic growth has been uneven and patchy, and financial concerns keep recurring, with waves of positive and negative sentiment sweeping global markets.