Sentences with phrase «of economic confidence»

This lack of economic confidence is underscored by the Conference Board's latest figures, which show a significant 5 - point drop in the Consumer Confidence Index for September 2015.

Thanksgiving weekend retail sales in particular increased 0.9 percent over 2013, which MasterCard has attributed to the increasing levels of economic confidence among consumers.

Other parts of the gold story include indicators of economic confidence and financial - market liquidity, such as credit spreads and the yield curve.

Mr Brown may have attempted to build his reputation on a record of economic confidence but he is now suffering as more than half of voters say they are worried or fairly worried about the possibility of a recession next year.

We believe that a high degree of economic confidence for the euro zone will lead the ECB to hike rates next year, even though inflation will likely remain far from the bank's price - stability objective.

Since credit spreads are one of the best indicators of economic confidence, with generally - widening credit spreads signifying declining confidence and generally - narrowing credit spreads signifying rising confidence, it would be logical if there were a positive correlation between the gold / commodity ratio and credit spreads.

Gallup's daily index of economic confidence has been plumbing lows not seen since September 2008, the Wall Street Journal's Sudeep Reddy noted on Thursday.

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The positive economic data, which included the release of better - than - expected purchasing managers» index (PMI) readings last Wednesday, and a large current account surplus in some euro zone economies, have given confidence to investors to buy euros.

«The relationship of Italians with the EU, over the last year since we've seen some economic growth, it's not been sufficient and satisfactory enough to create confidence among the majority of the population.

Wall Street stock futures are higher and the dollar at a five - month low, as the Federal Reserve's partial retreat from its rate - hike intentions boosts confidence for the world economic outlook and leads to the unwinding of some of the «safe haven» flows into the U.S. currency over recent months.

«The decline in confidence was fueled by a somewhat less optimistic outlook for business and job prospects in the coming months,» Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board, said in a statement.

Trump's embrace of trade barriers this year has sparked fears of tit - for - tat retaliation that could undermine consumer confidence and stymie the strongest global economic expansion in years.

No wonder Nanos Research now reports that Canadian confidence in our country's economic prospects has hit its lowest point in 24 months despite the relative heath of our nation's financial affairs.

«Few actions correlate more directly with economic confidence than personal investment,» said John Suh, CEO of LegalZoom, in a statement.

The economic confidence index jumped to 107.8 in December from a revised figure of 106.6 in November.

But a bit of swagger, self - confidence and a clear vision of its past achievements — and future aims — could pull it through, according to the continent's most high - profile business, economic and political leaders.

Market players have shown signs of confidence on the potential economic benefits of the new U.S. administration with Trump promptly putting forward many of his campaign pledges.

Gallup notes that this positive change is also associated with an increase in standard of living ratings, economic confidence, and job availability.

Skeptics feel that these figures are mostly repercussions of a combination of the ECB's quantitative easing program and cheap oil, but positive indicators like rebounding business and consumer confidence show clear signs of economic improvement.

«It is now about a global investor loss of confidence in Chinese economic and financial policy.»

Investors» appetite for British assets could slump if the growth outlook darkened or there was a loss of confidence in British economic policy or its openness to trade and investment, the BoE said.

And we are not talking just about the recent rise in lipstick sales at Estée Lauder, which is considered by some to be a hot - red indicator of economic trouble (at least on slow news days) on the horizon because consumers tend to turn to less expensive indulgences when losing confidence in the future.

Despite warnings before the vote that Brexit would shatter economic confidence, some positive economic data and Softbank's (sftby) $ 32 billion takeover of Britain's technology company ARM have stoked the perception that Britain could prosper outside the EU.

The Nielsen report attributed waning confidence to brewing worries over Malaysia's economic outlook, a near 20 percent drop in the value of the Malaysian ringgit year - to - date and the spreading of what is being called the country's worst - ever political crisis.

Economic factors like consumer confidence, financial obligations, and delinquencies are all improving and the consumer may be more insulated than investors think from a back - up in yields, given 75 % of their financial obligations are in the form of a mortgage, close to 90 % of all mortgages are 30 - year fixed, and the average mortgage is termed out at the lowest rate ever... Taking these factors into account, we generally think it pays to remain sanguine.»

«Hiring and spending on new buildings and land acquisition remained at strong levels, a good sign of confidence in economic prospects.»

In the next few weeks the Executive Committee will look at a range of economic indicators — including inflation, jobs, and confidence data to be rereleased next week — before actually designing the new program.

The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly economic index designed to gauge the outlook for, and resulting confidence in, the commercial construction industry.

The wave of bad economic news is eroding confidence and buying power, driving consumers to adjust their behavior in fundamental and perhaps permanent ways.

Minutes of the meeting released three weeks later showed that some policymakers indicated they were ready for another small rate hike, while other officials wanted to wait until incoming data «provided a greater level of confidence that economic growth was strong enough to withstand a possible downward shock to demand.»

If they «re rising because there is general confidence that the economic growth will continue and that «s why interest rates are rising because stocks are actually — the return of companies is actually providing a competition for funds, that «s a positive thing.

In general, the Canadian education system must be adjusted to nurture economic value - creation competencies (business, marketing, sales and relationships) from early years in school and throughout university studies, and thus build confidence, a spirit of leadership, and competitiveness in the future generation of Canadians.

Eliminate the deficit, shrink the size of government and hope the private sector will eventually awaken from its «doldrums» and with renewed confidence «self levitate» to replace the lack of government support for economic growth.

The real issue that was not addressed in the budget is the absence of any economic engine to spur a recovery in growth in 2014 and beyond, The household sector is deep in debt; housing construction has stalled; companies lack confidence and are not investing; the federal and provincial governments are in serious restraint mode; and the export sector is weak and deteriorating.

The New York City area, with its many interest rate - sensitive industries, has prospered when decision - makers in the public and private sectors could have confidence that the Federal Reserve was committed to a rigorous set of policies that promoted price stability, in a growth - oriented economic environment.

«A number of participants indicated that the stronger outlook for economic activity, along with their increased confidence that inflation would return to 2 per cent over the medium term, implied that the appropriate path for the federal funds rate over the next few years would likely be slightly steeper than they had previously expected,» the Federal Open Market Committee said in the records of its March 20 - 21 meeting.

[13] But the opportunities for these reversals of confidence are greater in the Asian countries, where foreign investors did not know these economies well and the economic fundamentals are not well established.

In the process, the Fed's actions and pronouncements can influence the expectations and confidence of consumers and businesses and, thereby, what they do in the various economic and financial market places.

Across the Pacific, the collapse of Japan's overheated «bubble economy» of the late 1980s, sapped the vitality and much of the confidence of the main engine of Asian economic growth for a decade.

The economic recession at the time put a further damper on investors» confidence and the S&P 500 endured a nasty losing stretch lasting well over a year and half, shedding upwards of 35 % in that time frame.

«Data from our Renter Confidence Survey suggests that cities that foster positive local economic growth, provide safe environments, and create access to recreational opportunities have a better chance of attracting millennial renters and encouraging homeownership.»

general economic conditions, consumer confidence, consumer spending patterns and market disruptions including severe weather conditions, natural disasters, health hazards, terrorist activities, financial crises, political crises or other major events, or the prospect of these events;

I hoped that this wouldn't happen, because the longer reported GDP growth remained high, the worse for China's economy over the medium to long term, but in the end the pace of adjustment was always going to be driven by political variables, not economic variables, and this made it very hard to project with much confidence.

President Trump's campaign promises for tax cuts, infrastructure spending, and deregulation sent consumer confidence soaring earlier this year, pushing stocks to record highs amid hopes for a range of economic stimulus.

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Factors affecting the level of consumer spending for such discretionary items include general economic conditions, and other factors, such as consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession, the availability and cost of consumer credit, levels of unemployment, and tax rates.

Consumer confidence and discretionary spending, fear of terrorism or war, weakening economic conditions, fare initiatives, labor actions, weather and other factors have resulted in significant fluctuations in revenues and results of operations in the past.

Factors affecting the level of spending for such discretionary items include general economic conditions and other factors such as consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession, the availability of consumer credit, levels of unemployment, tax rates and the cost of consumer credit.

Because of the important roles business and consumer confidence play in fostering economic growth, central bank officials often find themselves taking too - rosy a view of the economic figures.

HOUSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Although small business owners are slowly proceeding with growth plans in 2011, 40 percent are now delaying their expectations of an economic rebound to the first quarter of 2012 or later, according to the most recent Business Confidence Survey released today by Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions to America's best businesses.