Sentences with phrase «on economic prospects»

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Most fossil - fuel - producing countries are far from the locus of climate - change policy development, despite the impact that it will have on their economic prospects... As a result, these countries remain woefully unprepared for what is coming

Most fossil - fuel - producing countries are far from the locus of climate - change policy development, despite the impact that it will have on their economic prospects.

There is some acknowledgement in the Update of the variation in views on economic prospects by the private sector economists.

Not exact matches

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.

The index measures 500 consumers» attitudes on future economic prospects, in areas such as personal finances, inflation, unemployment, government policies and interest rates.

WITH the economic prospects of Aboriginal people in the Kimberley uncertain after Woodside Petroleum put its onshore gas project at James Price Point on hold, we are left wondering whether the region should now be classified a basket case.

In the Times Sunday, there was an A1 story on America's increasingly promising economic prospects.

It could be that the prospects for continued slow economic growth at home and the gloomy economic picture globally are weighing on them.

India's IPO market is coming back to life as companies take advantage of investor ebullience on the country's economic prospects.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

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

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.

Lastly, Bladex's focus on Latin America augurs well for its long - term prospects, and a likely return to growth in the near future, especially when paired with an emphasis on credit quality that should pay off with reduced downside risk and fewer losses, especially during economic down cycles.

So don't expect a focussed debate in the 2015 election on the need for a new economic growth strategy, one based on a federal - provincial initiative to modernize our infrastructure, and create better economic prospects.

So don't expect a focussed debate in the 2015 election on the need for a new economic growth strategy, one based on a federal provincial initiative to modernize our infrastructure, and create better economic prospects.

Our long - term forecasts are based on our assessment of current valuation measures, economic growth and inflation prospects, as well as historical risk premiums.

Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.

And where others see little regard for Main Street, Obama sees a focus on how the government can do more to bolster the economic prospects of poor - and middle - class Americans, and someone who would carry those concerns to the Fed, which has vast powers over interest rates and the financial system.

This is unfortunate since Canada's economic prospects depend critically on the U.S. and to a somewhat lesser extent on those in Europe and Japan and those prospects don't seem that good.

The budget provides no narrative on the economic and social forces that will shape Canada» long - term economic prospects; how they are inter-related; and, what the government could do to «encourage private sector leadership and growth» and strengthen Canada» long - term economic prospects.

It would have been extremely useful if the government released a fiscal sustainability report showing the long - term impact of the aging of the population, not only on federal expenses, but also on long - term economic prospects.

That is, it must be based on sound analysis and a careful and balanced view of economic and fiscal prospects, challenges, and risks.

Economic downturns cast major shadows on the future prospects for the issuing firms and their ability to pay their debt.

Forward - looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to the launch timing and success of products based on the BlackBerry 10 platform, general economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, including its ability to implement meaningful changes to address its business challenges, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding the cash flow generation of its business.

The Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada (Macdonald Commission) was appointed in 1982 to examine the future economic prospects of the country and the effectiveness of its political instiEconomic Union and Development Prospects for Canada (Macdonald Commission) was appointed in 1982 to examine the future economic prospects of the country and the effectiveness of its political instProspects for Canada (Macdonald Commission) was appointed in 1982 to examine the future economic prospects of the country and the effectiveness of its political instieconomic prospects of the country and the effectiveness of its political instprospects of the country and the effectiveness of its political institutions.

With respect to corporate credit overall, again we are reasonably constructive based on what appear to be reasonably positive economic prospects.

If Lowry is right on this, it implies a flip to risk on, with better economic prospects, and declining bonds and rising equities.

By that we mean fiscal policy should be based on sound analysis and a careful and balanced view of economic and fiscal prospects, challenges and risks.

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In brief, what happens is this: Central banks put downward pressure on interest rates (by creating new money) in an effort to promote economic growth, but the economy's prospects can not be improved by falsifying the most important price signals.

So on the face of it, you can see the rating agencies downgrade the UK on the basis of greater economic uncertainty, lower growth prospects.

Crude oil prices edged up on Friday boosted by stronger than expected U.S. economic data though the longer - term outlook for energy markets remains weak due to a global oil supply glut and uncertainty over economic growth prospects in Asia.

In addition given the prospects of continuing slow growth the focus should be on initiatives to strengthen economic growth.

The company didn't disappoint on either score, and with strong economic conditions taking hold worldwide, the prospects for payment processing growth have never looked better.

Fourth, while the economic consequences of overall rates of population growth are often ambiguous or obscure, the impact of smaller groups within larger populations on the economic well - being of the whole society, or the impact of differential rates of growth within a national population on prospects for material advance, may be direct and important.

As one of the first companies to introduce an organic and fair trade vanilla from Madagascar, we are committed to programs that promote sustainable environmental practices and which enable farmers to earn a successful livelihood in countries where poverty is common.As part of this sustainability commitment, Nielsen - Massey has taken a leadership role in improving the overall health of the vanilla industry, with a particular emphasis on improving economic prospects for the farmers who make the industry possible.

The data is unambiguous on current economic conditions - GDP growth in the last quarter of 2015 was a meager 2.11 % with full year growth of 2.79 % according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS); inflation rose sharply to 11.4 % in February with prospects of reaching 12 % by March; capital markets have remained bearish; according to UNCTAD Nigeria's FDI fell by 27.7 % to $ 3.4 billion in 2015, and on current trends may fall even more precipitously in 2016; the de facto exchange rate of the Naira for most producers and consumers is now N322 / $ even though CBN maintains a nominal N197 / $ for privileged persons; several economic sectors - construction, government, manufacturing, oil and gas and hotels and restaurants are in recession or barely out of it; government's official foreign reserves is down to $ 27.8 bn; and unemployment and under - employment rates have worsened 10.4 % and 18.7 % by the end of 2015.

To cut VAT as the centre piece of a new approach to deficit reduction would send the message that the UK has a lack of confidence in its own growth prospects and that a capacity to flip - flop on economic policy exists.

«Contrary to the Government's claims in its response, funding for post 16 is being cut savagely, which will further impact on access for young people, damaging their economic prospects and future life chances.

Focusing on economic growth in a country where most of the population remains desperately poor can be an effective way to demonstrate the government's worthiness; but it must be economic growth with long term prospects — not just quick cash.

Her focus throughout that period has been largely on the technical, infrastructure and economic issues underpinning the electricity industry, covering topics related to generation, transmission and distribution, smart grid / smart homes and the prospects for electric vehicles.

While most of the original Buffalo Billion was directed toward big projects run by big companies, the second phase aims to lay the groundwork for small businesses and entrepreneurs to build on the region's improved economic prospects.

The prime minister will be giving his take on Britain's economic prospects just two - and - a-half hours after figures confirmed the UK has slipped back into negative growth.

The performance of the US economy will have a huge impact on Britain's economic prospects, while smaller - scale uncertainties like the extent of savings achieved through welfare cuts are also uncertain.

The Chancellor's stark assessment of the economic prospects overshadowed Gordon Brown's attempts to start the year on the front foot.

Stringer said that the administration does not have enough of a «budget cushion» to rely on as economic prospects look gloomier going forward, urged de

The meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party on Monday 27 June should have been an opportunity to develop a strategy to deal with the Brexit crisis, and to speak up for the interests of the millions of those that the Labour Party exists to represent whose economic prospects are now less secure.

Cote d'Ivoire has jumped ahead of Nigeria to the top position of Nielsen's second Africa Prospects Indicators (APi) report, based on favourable economic growth and stable inflation climate in the country.

Instead he claimed it would «not only devastate the services we rely on, but do untold damage to our economic prospects».