There are many factors affecting rates and it is often difficult to accurately predict interest rates as the national economy itself, but an understanding
of key economic indicators can provide clues to the future direction of interest rates.
There are many factors affecting rates and it is often difficult to accurately predict interest rates as the national economy itself, but an understanding
of key economic indicators can provide clues to the future direction of interest rates.
Not exact matches
Literally every day, it's releasing
key economic indicators from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census
economic indicators from the Bureau
of Economic Analysis and the Census
Economic Analysis and the Census Bureau.
Prices for copper, a
key industrial metal and a strong leading
indicator of economic growth, have remained robust at above $ 4 a pound.
It's important to understand that the USCI isn't a random concoction
of data, but rather the gold standard for measuring current
economic growth, as it summarizes the
key coincident
economic indicators used to determine the official start and end dates
of U.S. recessions; namely, the broad measures
of output, employment, income and sales.
Given the absence
of a public trading market
of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation
of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board
of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate
of fair value
of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations
of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares
of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges
of our convertible preferred stock relative to those
of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack
of marketability
of our common stock; the hiring
of key personnel and the experience
of our management; the introduction
of new products; our stage
of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood
of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale
of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history
of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall
economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general
economic outlook.
Although business investment represents a relatively small share
of GDP — about 12 per cent, on average — it is a
key economic indicator that we track closely for three main reasons.
The Gross Domestic Product shows directly the
economic evolution
of the European Union, while the unemployment level is a
key indicator that shows the social involvement in the
economic processes.
Earnings / Macro Pulse: But if you look at a couple
of key indicators we track: the «nominal surprise index» (this tracks a combination
of the Citi US inflation surprise index and the
economic surprise index - giving a view on how the inflation and general
economic data is turning out vs expectations), and the «earnings revisions
indicator» (this combines earnings revisions ratio and the rate
of change in forward earnings).
Key monetary
indicators in the United States, Europe, Japan, and China are flashing signals
of an
economic slowdown later this year, raising fears
of a global recession in 2019 and a stock market slump without a shift in policy.
Before going into the likely outlook
of the FOMC meeting in September, let's go through some
of the
key points from the FOMC policy meeting in July, a preview
of the economy from the standpoint
of the most recent Beige Book survey and the performance
of some
of the
key economic indicators in the United States in August to early September.
Following are the highlights
of some
of the
key economic indicators in the US from August to the first week
of September
of this year:
VICTORIA — New Democrats are introducing a bill calling for the creation
of a sustainable development board which would report to policy makers about
key indicators of economic, environmental and social progress.
In the analysis, a long history
of data over a number
of different
economic and market cycles is usually required to identify the
key factors and leading
indicators that can predict relative performance.
Following the vote, the country's Purchasing Managers» Index — a measure
of manufacturing output and a
key economic indicator — suffered its largest one - month drop since 2009, when the global recession was at its worst.
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Today, the Greater Vancouver Board
of Trade released a new Greater Vancouver
Economic Scorecard ranking for the Greater Vancouver region in relation to 19 other international metropolitan regions on key economic and social ind
Economic Scorecard ranking for the Greater Vancouver region in relation to 19 other international metropolitan regions on
key economic and social ind
economic and social
indicators.
Factors
of Influence in 2018,
Key Indicators and Opportunity within BIOHAVEN PHARM, WEC Energy Group, Axon Enterprise, Tutor Perini, Waste Management, and Twenty - First Century Fox — New Research Emphasizes
Economic Growth
Further, FE&S» Distribution Giants study also serves as a
key indicator of the foodservice equipment and supplies industry's general
economic health and allows a look back to measure industry performance in recent years.
Speaking at the annual meeting
of the state's Business Council, he says the state still ranks 50th out
of 50th in many
key economic indicators, including high taxes and business climate.
Taking unemployment and migration as
key indicators of economic and social prosperity, Mr Blair argues the case for a Scottish success story.
Predicting retail activity — a
key economic indicator — could be done by counting vehicles in the car parks
of supermarkets and malls.
Researchers looked at the geographical distribution
of habitual dietary salt intake in Britain and its association with manual occupations and educational attainments, both
indicators of socio -
economic position and
key determinants
of health.
Evaluate and map the current status
of key snow leopard populations and habitats to set baselines and
indicators against which to assess future change, conduct
economic valuation
of snow leopard habitats, and intensify scientific research and monitoring to support future policy and action.
This year's report also features a special analysis by the Editorial Projects in Education Research Center, which tracks several
key economic indicators over time, unpacks education funding tied to the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and identifies education - related jobs saved as a result
of the
economic stimulus package.
The market waits in anticipation this week as
key economic indicators will be released to shed light on the health and direction
of the financial world.
While unforeseen macroeconomic events or shocks can sometimes disrupt a trend, changes in these
key indicators have historically provided a relatively reliable guide to recognizing the different phases
of an
economic cycle.
That's great, but it also means that I'll be spending less on retail items (which, unlike banking, drive the economy), and will probably continue to rent instead
of buy a house (another
key economic indicator being housing sales and new housing «starts»).
Exchange rates are one
of the most watched and analyzed
economic measures across the world and are a
key indicator of a country's
economic health.
Even with all
of the uncertainty surrounding the direction
of the U.S. economy, many pet retailers rang in the new year with optimism as several
key economic indicators provided good reason to hope that 2015 could be a banner year for their businesses.
According to a recent report in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), a number
of key indicators point to the fact that the
economic environment is becoming a lot more friendly to small business sales.
This research identifies 225 counties in the United States in organic hotspots — counties with high levels
of organic agricultural activity that have neighboring counties with high organic activity — and then looks at how these organic hotspots impact
key county - level
economic indicators.
• Hands - on experience in developing and implementing analytic and mathematical models for testing supply chain sequences • Highly skilled in designing, developing and adapting statistical and econometric techniques to analyze supply chain management problems and roadblocks • Effectively able to determine and implement strategic plans to ensure prompt problem resolution • Skilled in performing researching activities to and
economic analysis and initiating new studies • Proven ability to develop and implement risk mitigation plans to ensure smooth supply chain operations • Track record
of defining and implementing metrics to enable effective sourcing and supplier performance management • Deep insight into
key performance
indicators (KPIs) that measure and improve sourcing and supply chain performance • Competent at utilizing influence management skills to negotiate movement
of products in order to meet bulk deal demands • Proficient in reporting n field cycle count processes in sync with regulatory requirements
of the company • Proven ability to manage established inventory levels in accordance to inventory levels dictated by set business models
despite the significant commitment
of governments
of all persuasions over a long period, progress on
key indicators of social and
economic well being for Indigenous Australians has only been gradual; and
Against
key indicators of economic status, it is clear that the time available for decisive action is decreasing rapidly.
In June, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book — an annual ranking
of states on 16
key indicators of child well - being in the areas
of Economic Well - being, Education, Health, and Family and Community.
The issue brief presents Rhode Island and national data related to
key indicators of child wellbeing — birth rates, racial and ethnic diversity, parent education and employment, family
economic security, child care for infants and toddlers, developmental screening and early intervention, infants and toddlers in the child welfare system, and other
indicators.
There currently exists a disparity across a number
of key social and
economic indicators between mainstream and Indigenous Australians.
The Neighborhood Report presents an in - depth portrait
of the people who live in a target area, in addition to
key economic and quality
of life
indicators.
National Bureau
of Economic Research (www.nber.org) The next best thing to having NAR Chief Economist David Lereah on speed dial, this private, nonprofit site gives you free access to a wide range of the latest key economic indicators, from mortgage applications to employment
Economic Research (www.nber.org) The next best thing to having NAR Chief Economist David Lereah on speed dial, this private, nonprofit site gives you free access to a wide range
of the latest
key economic indicators, from mortgage applications to employment
economic indicators, from mortgage applications to employment numbers.
Assuming that interest rates remain steady and
economic indicators strong, inventory
of homes to sell will be the
key factor that determines how many homes inevitably will be sold and at what prices.
MCLEAN, VA --(Marketwired - Jan 16, 2014)- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released today its U.S.
Economic and Housing Market Outlook for January showing that four
of the
key housing
indicators are all moving in the right direction, which bodes well for an ongoing recovery.
Finally, as the housing sector, represents one
of the largest contributors to local and national economies (both directly and indirectly through its linkages to several sectors
of the economy such as furniture, building materials, home equipment, etc.) a measure
of movements in home prices, is necessary in researching and measuring the effect
of the housing sector on
key economic indicators such as inflation, income and employment growth, construction activity and
economic cycles.
The company says
key indicators for the fall market include strong national and regional
economic fundamentals, as well as expected growth in the volume and diversity
of international buyer demand for luxury real estate from regions including China, Russia, the Middle East, India and the United States.
Key indicators for the fall market include strong national and regional
economic fundamentals, expected growth in the volume and diversity
of buyer demand for luxury real estate from regions including China, Russia, the Middle East, India and the U.S.