With a variable universal life policy, you can take advantage
of potential economic growth because your policy value is invested in the stock market.
The US Federal Reserve Board has reduced its forecast for growth in 2011 and 2012, but is has also lowered its projection
of potential economic growth.
The Update Should Have Included Finance's View
of Potential Economic Growth, the Output Gap, and how long it will take to eliminate this Gap
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our
growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability
of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the
potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost
of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates
of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates
of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect
of global
economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result
of global
economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution
of key milestones such as the receipt
of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation
of our announced acquisition
of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability
of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk
of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production
of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts
of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak
of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact
of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition
of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect
of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect
of changes in tax law, such as the effect
of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations
of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect
of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability
of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass
of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many
of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment
of interest on, and principal
of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness
of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact
of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to
potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition
of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result
of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks
of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions
of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
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.
As inflation rises in tandem with
economic growth,
growth stocks» future
potential profits look less enticing compared with the steady profits
of value companies, many
of which are in industries where they can pass their costs through to customers.
The authors said Trudeau's fiscal stimulus would add 0.5 % to
economic growth this year and next, allowing the economy to reach its non-inflationary level
of potential output faster than if former prime minister Stephen Harper's obsession with a balanced budget had remained Ottawa's priority.
A loss
of market access likely would hurt Canada's
economic potential, which would weaken its ability to absorb faster
economic growth without triggering inflation.
This bill has a real chance
of finally passing because
of its
potential for job creation and
economic growth.
While customers will not see
potential changes immediately, Jensen says the repeal
of net neutrality isn't helpful for the
economic growth of the country.
Investors have been buying equities because
of strong
economic data and earnings
growth, according to Phipps, who pointed out they have been mostly ignoring political turmoil, including the specter
of nuclear war between the United States and North Korea and the investigation
of potential links between the Trump campaign and Russia.
The top beneficiary
of the Trump rally so far has been the banking industry, with bets driven by the
potential for higher lending rates and stronger
economic growth in the coming months, not to mention the president - elect's pledge to reject any new financial regulations.
«Those monthly gains are simply unsustainable in an economy with a
potential economic growth rate
of less than 2 percent.»
Readers are cautioned that these forward - looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due a variety
of factors, including, among other things, that conditions to the closing
of the transaction may not be satisfied, the
potential impact on the business
of Accompany due to the uncertainty about the acquisition, the retention
of employees
of Accompany and the ability
of Cisco to successfully integrate Accompany and to achieve expected benefits, business and
economic conditions and
growth trends in the networking industry, customer markets and various geographic regions, global
economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth in Cisco's most recent reports on Form 10 - K and Form 10 - Q.
Curve inversions are worrisome because
of their
potential to constrain lending, which in turn curtails
economic growth.
Given these positive surprises, and because monetary policy must be forward - looking to achieve our inflation target, Governing Council's discussions focused on three main issues: first, the extent to which recent strength is signalling stronger
economic momentum in Canada and globally; second, how heightened levels
of uncertainty, particularly about US tax and trade policies, should be incorporated in our outlook; and third, how much excess capacity the economy currently has, and the
growth rate
of potential output going forward.
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.
The structural deficit will subsequently grow larger as a result
of slowing
potential economic growth and pressures on program expenses resulting from an ageing population.
The decision about how to adjust the discount rate depends on whether investors believe that additional infrastructure spending will increase the country's
potential growth rate, or instead that it will simply increase
economic activity at the expense
of higher debt.
Potential economic growth is going to slow dramatically over the coming years because
of slowing
growth in the labor force, due to growing demographic trends, and continued poor productivity performance.
They can offer the
growth potential of stocks, a possible plus at a time when the
economic environment and earnings are generally supportive
of equities, as we've seen with the steady rise in indexes across most asset classes.
Where these balance sheet improvements are most advanced, future financial distress will look more like what we typically see in instances
of financial stress in the major economies — substantial asset price volatility and the
potential for substantial financial losses, but less in the way
of a significant disruption to either short - run or long - run real
economic growth.
In a document generally positive about the current global economy, but flashing warning signs
of potential trouble ahead, Tuesday's IMF World
Economic Outlook foresees
growth in Canada
of 2.1 per cent this year and two per cent next year.
Most economists expect
potential economic growth to decline from about 3 per cent annually to about 2 per cent over the next ten years, as a result
of continued poor productivity
growth and a slowing labour force
growth as the population ages.
Analysts continue to warn
of potential risks to
economic growth in the United States if administration officials can not negotiate a quick resolution with the Chinese, and the tariffs go into effect.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue
growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from
potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures;
economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
The
potential for
economic growth, energy security, long term professional jobs, and the possibilities
of not what may happen in 2 - 5 yrs from now but the securities
of 10 - 30 yrs.
The budget does not even provide a projection
of Canada's long - term
potential economic growth and the key determinants underlying it - productivity
growth and labour force
growth.
The recent burst
of volatility has been unnerving, but it is important to remember that the macro environment
of synchronized
economic growth and muted macro risks remains solid, although some are concerned about
potential inflation and higher interest rates.
Of the other MINTs: Indonesia is in a stable recovery, but the importance of commodities like coal and palm oil means it will not return to previous growth levels soon; Nigeria's economy remains overdependent on oil, though Phylaktis sees its «fast - growing population and labor force feeding faster economic growth over the medium term»; and while «Turkey has a lot of potential,» Lau says, «its political and economic management is questionable and casts a shadow over the economy.&raqu
Of the other MINTs: Indonesia is in a stable recovery, but the importance
of commodities like coal and palm oil means it will not return to previous growth levels soon; Nigeria's economy remains overdependent on oil, though Phylaktis sees its «fast - growing population and labor force feeding faster economic growth over the medium term»; and while «Turkey has a lot of potential,» Lau says, «its political and economic management is questionable and casts a shadow over the economy.&raqu
of commodities like coal and palm oil means it will not return to previous
growth levels soon; Nigeria's economy remains overdependent on oil, though Phylaktis sees its «fast - growing population and labor force feeding faster
economic growth over the medium term»; and while «Turkey has a lot
of potential,» Lau says, «its political and economic management is questionable and casts a shadow over the economy.&raqu
of potential,» Lau says, «its political and
economic management is questionable and casts a shadow over the economy.»
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss
of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts
of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue
growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from
potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures;
economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact
of future sales
of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements
of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
The Asia Pacific Foundation
of Canada, for example, is spearheading the APEC - Canada Growing Business Partnership, an initiative with Global Affairs Canada to foster
economic growth and reduce poverty in APEC developing economies by building the
potential of MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs through its four - year, $ 4.49 - million initiative.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue
growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations
of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from
potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures;
economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.
Well, bearing in mind that we start our analysis with a projection that Canada's
economic potential is likely to grow by only around 1.5 per cent, which is not very inspiring, we need to take every decimal point
of potential growth more seriously than we have in the past.
At the same time, global investment spending has moderated, in part because
of lower
potential economic growth; firms need to invest less than they did in the past to sustain that lower
potential output.
Keeping interest rates too low for too long undermines the long - term
economic growth potential of our economy.
The APEC - Canada Growing Business Partnership seeks to build the
potential of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific
Economic Cooperation (APEC) developing economies to foster sustainable inclusive
growth and poverty reduction.
Will the upcoming
Economic and Fiscal Update contain a discussion of Canada's potential economic growth and the structural issues facing
Economic and Fiscal Update contain a discussion
of Canada's
potential economic growth and the structural issues facing
economic growth and the structural issues facing Canada?
The world's most advanced
economic players are hard at work forging cleaner, more innovative economies, fueled by a desire to compete in a changing global marketplace — one with huge
potential to spur
growth in all parts
of Canada's economy.
In a sign
of both strong
economic growth and the
potential for higher inflation, small businesses reported that wage grew at the fastest rate in two years.
Credit provides the
potential for both diversification and incremental returns: While rate - driven government bonds have been rewarded during flight to quality periods, credit has been rewarded in times
of strong
economic growth.
During a recent interview, Bank
of Canada governor Stephen Poloz said that in the late stage
of the
economic cycle, «investment becomes the principle driver
of growth, and that builds more capacity... raising
potential output.»
And while equity markets have been performing well this year, there are numerous
potential risk factors that could cause a sharp correction in the equity markets, such as the U.S. election, sluggish global
economic growth and the future
of Europe given the «Brexit» situation.
«Connecting people to the networks that power the modern world — like financial services — will unlock their
economic potential and continue a cycle
of equitable
economic growth and poverty reduction,» said Shamina Singh, president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive G
growth and poverty reduction,» said Shamina Singh, president
of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive
GrowthGrowth.
Enbridge has an enterprise value
of C$ 166 billion, with an unparalleled
growth program that includes C$ 27 billion in secured projects and another C$ 48 billion in
potential projects — initiatives that will support
economic growth, job creation, increased tax revenue and community vitality across North America.
But this doesn't support the continuation
of quantitative easing (QE) in our view, particularly with
economic growth expected to remain above
potential in 2018.
That stretch
of «below
potential growth» means Canada is further away from reaching the level
of economic output that the central bank considers to be inflationary.
Economic growth in Alberta remains positive, even when one accounts for every conceivable indirect outside force on the price
of Canadian oil, no matter how tenuous the connection is:
potential new Iranian supply, single - industry OPEC nations being forced to reduce output, Greece leaving the Eurozone, Donald Trump surging in the polls, Tom Brady facing suspension, etc..
We're looking for companies that are undervalued — both on a discounted cash flow basis and versus peers — have strong
growth potential, have a solid track record
of creating
economic profits for shareholders with reasonable risk, are strong cash flow generators, have manageable financial leverage, and are currently showing bullish technical and momentum indicators.
The right liberalizing
economic policies — still more freedom — will «encourage robust
economic growth by unlocking the
potential of the private sector.»