Sentences with phrase «of weaker economic growth»

When the yield curve flattens, it usually reflects expectations of lower short - term interest rates in the future, a signal of weaker economic growth or lower inflation.

What we have seen over the last several cycles is a sustained pattern of weaker economic growth (see Exhibit 2) and a strong tendency toward disinflation — meaning inflation that is persistently low or trending lower.

He said some analysts have suggested the country may be facing a long period of weak economic growth.

Canada has posted some of its weakest economic growth outside of a recession over the past couple of years in part because business investment sunk along with the price of oil.

The Government was able to convince Canadians in the election that making new investments and going into deficit was the right thing to do in an environment of weak economic growth.

Poloz's main argument for leaving interest rates low is that the obvious damage from an extended period of weak economic growth outweighs the hypothetical risk of a housing bust.

Through years of weak economic growth, up - and - down stock markets and miserable returns on cash savings, the housing market has delivered for Canadians by making them wealthier.

Not exact matches

Looser fiscal policy in the near - term while demand is weak with the major cuts pushed to the back of the forecast when economic growth is likely to improve.»

Add an anemic projected economic growth of 0.5 % next year, due to the weak rube, and Ukraine - related sanctions, and Russian consumers may be pulling back on everything from Pepsi to Hugo Boss suits.

«If you look at seasonality of [economic] growth, the first quarter has been weak for seven or eight straight years,» says Rick Rieder of BlackRock.

Our sense is that in light of the oil shock and weak economic growth recorded in Canada this past year, the SEPH is likely telling the more accurate story, meaning we could see employment as measured by the LFS slow significantly during the first half of 2016.»

«But let's face it, at the end of the day, with weak economic growth they all want their currencies to weaken and not all of them can do that.»

So when economic growth slows because of weak investment, trade slows disproportionately.

Recent work at the Bank of Canada and elsewhere shows that about half of the slowdown in trade growth among advanced economies in the post-crisis period can be explained by weak economic activity, especially sluggish business investment.

We expect the Fed to raise rates just once this year — likely in December — and to proceed cautiously given the unevenness of the domestic economic recovery, as highlighted by weak retail sales data released last week, and global growth uncertainties.

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.

Loose monetary policy has artificially inflated stock prices despite weak economic growth, he said, adding: «Instead of buying low and selling high, you're buying high and crossing your fingers.»

And for most Pakistanis... the most important problems they struggle with are corruption, weak representative institutions, and poor economic growth; the drone program is only a small part of their overall anger, most of which is directed toward their own governments.

As many investors know, although an extreme lack of growth is generally associated with weak markets, outside of recessions there is a very weak relationship between stock market performance and economic growth.

Emerging market currencies have been hit by a sell - off in the first week of trading this year after weak economic data in China rekindled worries over global growth and halted trading on Chinese equity markets on two days.

1) Lower economic strength in light of the diminished medium - term growth outlook, constrained by foreign currency shortages, high inflation, lower public sector spending and a weak banking system.

Looking further into the year, the September FAD only has a communique (and will be in the middle of the federal election campaign) while the October FAD is arguably too late to respond to weaker economic growth through the middle of the year.

The main drivers of the first - half performance were solid growth in the combined New Zealand properties, offset by reduced turnover in the international business, continued competitive and economic pressures in Darwin and a weaker Australian dollar, the company said.

2016.06.10 Canadian economic activity erratic through 2016: RBC Economics As the Canadian economy contends with softer than expected exports, weak business investment and effects of the Alberta wildfires, real GDP growth in 2016 is forecast to be 1.4 per cent...

Gold climbed on Friday, ensuring a monthly gain of more than 1 %, as data showing weak U.S. economic growth weighed on the dollar.

Economic growth in the UK was broadly supported by consumer confidence and exports reinforced by a weaker pound sterling, with the easing of credit conditions leading to credit growth, loose fiscal policy and global economicEconomic growth in the UK was broadly supported by consumer confidence and exports reinforced by a weaker pound sterling, with the easing of credit conditions leading to credit growth, loose fiscal policy and global economiceconomic growth.

In contrast, Germany has been one of the weakest economies in the region, recording no growth in the June quarter, although there are a number of indications that economic conditions are now improving.

Weak economic conditions in the past couple of years have seen growth in labour costs slow to 2 1/2 per cent over the year to the December quarter, from 3 1/2 per cent a year earlier.

Conditions have also contributed to a declaration from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) managing director, Christine Lagarde, that global economic growth this year is likely to be weaker than the IMF's July forecast of 3.3 %.

«One of the reasons why economic growth has been weaker in this expansion than others is a lack of government spending now I think that in the short - term negative in the long run I think a move in resources from the government sector to the private sector is positive but it takes a while for that to manifest itself in stronger overall GDP growth».

Despite this, many observers expected tapering to start in September 2013, and the fact it didn't was blamed on weak economic data and the fear of growth being slowed by the oncoming government shutdown and debt ceiling discussion.

First, if growth did not recover and surprise on the upside (in which case high asset prices would be justified), eventually slow growth would dominate the levitational effects of liquidity and force asset prices lower, in line with weaker economic fundamentals.

Asian stock markets fell Thursday as weaker - than - expected orders for U.S. durable goods, falling commodities prices and signs of slower economic growth in Britain kept investors at bay.

Will the economic uncertainty again put more pressure on body politic to do something for those people that are feeling the impact most acutely of that weaker growth prospect?

Over time, the stock market has reached new records, powered by economic and earnings growth.2 We expect both to continue: The domestic economy is picking up a little speed, helped by improving growth in the rest of the world, and company earnings have benefited from better sales, the weaker dollar and still - low interest rates.

But states at the bottom of the ladder aren't doomed to weak growth and a lack of economic vitality.

Overall, the compensation picture remained at the better end of experience in this recovery, but historically weak for periods of economic growth and recovery.

The country's banking sector is vulnerable, however, because of its heavy reliance on wholesale funding, Tuvey says, «There have been large deposit withdrawals, and credit growth will remain weak after having been the main driver of economic growth.»

The current US recovery, which is now tied for the third - longest on record, has also been the weakest economic expansion since World War II, with an average annual growth rate of just 2 % over an 8 - year period.5 It may not take much to derail such tepid growth, particularly in light of continued high expectations.

Issues of ecological justice, and justice to the weaker sections of society and specifically development of social institutions can not be taken up by the economy directed only by the market - profit mechanism in which the social objectives of the peoples are destroyed for the sake of economic growth.

A recovery in the value of dairy products, New Zealand's biggest export, may bolster the nation's economic growth and make the central bank wary of cutting interest rates much further to boost weak inflation.

Living standards are falling, productivity growth is weak, and the economy has, in fact, been flat over the last year,» Philip Booth, editorial drector at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said.

Ben ten Brink, researcher at the Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving (PBL): «This scenario is conceivable for regions that face a combination of impactful developments, such as strong population growth, poverty, climate change, a weak economic system and a feeble government.

The actions of these «hostile neighbors» have severe consequences for weak states in terms of security, economic growth and human well - being.

Strong global economic growth and a weaker dollar are boons for large multinationals, which derive more of their profits overseas.

The current US recovery, which is now tied for the third - longest on record, has also been the weakest economic expansion since World War II, with an average annual growth rate of just 2 % over an 8 - year period.5 It may not take much to derail such tepid growth, particularly in light of continued high expectations.

However some market participants prefer the lower volatility of gold and the safety it may provide in this environment of a weak financial sector, uncertain economic growth and political unrest.

why the emerging markets (EM) have been so weak over the past few years and the implications of anemic growth in the EM, both in terms of economic output and corporate profits

But weak commodity prices have slowed its economic growth and the controversial leadership of former president Jacob Zuma has zapped business confidence.

The pace of global growth moderated, primarily driven by weaker economic activity indicators in Europe.