Always remember that the price of gold feeds
on economic uncertainty.
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.
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government regulations, dependence
on third parties to manufacture products, general
economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Looking to 2017, McDonald's says it will focus
on growing guest traffic in the U.S.. That's been problematic across the restaurant industry, as
economic uncertainty and falling grocery prices have hurt the sector.
As red tape, regulation and
economic uncertainty leave firms reluctant to take
on the responsibility of training new permanent staff, it has fallen to temp agencies to offer workers the chance to learn
on the job.
Morneau's comments came after he met with private sector economists in Toronto to get their input
on everything from the North American Free Trade Agreement to global
economic uncertainty ahead of the federal budget
on Feb. 27.
The reduced political
uncertainty in the euro zone coupled with stronger inflation and solid
economic figures could kick off the discussion
on how and when the central bank should «taper».
Singapore downgraded its forecasts
on economic growth and exports for 2016 after confirming a contraction in output in the third quarter, raising the risk of a recession amid fresh
uncertainty around global trade under U.S. President - elect Donald Trump.
But inflation remains distant from the BOJ's 2 percent target as companies hold off
on raising prices and wages, citing
uncertainty over the
economic outlook.
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and
uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and
uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and
uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing
on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in
economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report
on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
on February 26, 2018, and is available
on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Such risks,
uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of
economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU,
on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted
on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition
on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger
on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or
on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
LONDON, Nov 1 - European shares rose
on Thursday, bolstered by relatively robust earnings reports despite
economic weakness, while the euro was flat as
uncertainty over how the euro zone will handle crises in Spain and Greece dragged
on.
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.
After years of
economic expansion, the Turkish economy is set to continue struggling in 2017
on the back of growing terrorist acts, lack of structural reforms, falling tourism figures and increased political
uncertainty.
It said that the
economic uncertainty that would follow a «Catalexit» would negatively impact private consumption and business investment, and «if worries turn into a panic then there could also be a run
on the banks and capital controls.»
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.
Self - employment is
on a rapid rise in America as people look for more flexible working conditions, more control over their careers and supplemental income opportunities to weather
economic uncertainty.
Admittedly, the latest numbers
on economic activity at the end of 2012 have some wondering whether
uncertainty matters all that much after all.
Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 1.25 per cent
on strong
economic data; Poloz notes NAFTA
uncertainty
These risks and
uncertainties include competition and other
economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance
on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance
on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed and
on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result in unexpected adverse operating results.
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.
In his second message to Members, 2015 - 16 Chair Tim Manning focuses
on some of the bright spots in B.C.'s economy, despite
economic uncertainty around the globe.
On Wednesday a board member of the Bank of Japan said that the central bank should stick with its ultra-easy monetary policy, despite recent signs of
economic recovery, because
uncertainty remains over how fast inflation will rise.
For example, the focus of the SEP
on the each participant's modal forecast does not convey how much
uncertainty there is about the
economic outlook.
All eyes are
on the ECB and how aggressively it decides to intervene to deflect downside risks to inflation that could result from increased
economic uncertainty.
Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments;
uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry,
economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects
on the businesses as a result of
uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and
uncertainties discussed in our most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as
on Express Scripts» most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
The 2012 Budget contained considerable discussion
on the
economic and political
uncertainties in the EURO area and in the U.S. and rightly so, because these
uncertainties are not just short - term
uncertainties but medium and longer - term
uncertainties as well.
«We were particularly encouraged to see fiscal discipline in light of the continued
economic uncertainty seen elsewhere in Canada and the world, the establishment of a commission
on tax competitiveness to evaluate current taxation instruments like the provincial sales tax, and proposed changes to the property transfer tax to start addressing housing affordability by increasing the exemption threshold and introducing a third tax rate
on higher - valued properties.»
As a proxy for political
uncertainty I used the popular Economic Policy Uncertainty indexes, measures based on real - time
uncertainty I used the popular
Economic Policy
Uncertainty indexes, measures based on real - time
Uncertainty indexes, measures based
on real - time news flow.
«Balancing the budget for a fourth year in a row --- while other provinces grapple with debt, deficits, and
economic uncertainty — is an accomplishment that gives the business community reassurance that B.C. is
on the correct course,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.
Regulation, risk, a low - interest - rate environment and global
economic uncertainty mean treasurers are more dependent than ever before
on software systems and services to help them manage their business.
The impact of the changing world related to the Internet, social technologies, global
economic uncertainty, and shifting marketplaces is having a direct impact
on buyer values as they relate to buyer goals.
Further demand increases and a lack of new hotel supply point to per - diem increases in 2016, but
economic and geopolitical instability in Europe casts
uncertainty on this year's currency exchange rates and business travel pricing.
The reason for such unanimity is primarily the substantial
economic costs associated with taxes
on corporations, although the
uncertainty as to who really pays such taxes no doubt also contributes to the disdain in which they are generally held by economists.»
On top of that, we have had all sorts of
economic and geopolitical
uncertainties across the global economy.
They also consider the effect of U.S. and European
economic policy
uncertainty on the U.S. equity risk premium.
The president went
on to announce that the broad - based
economic expansion in the eurozone accelerated more than expected in the first half of 2017; however, recent exchange - rate volatility could lead to
uncertainty in price stability over the medium - term.
Economic uncertainty and fears of a property bubble have in the past three months weighed
on UK banks that specialise in buy - to - let mortgages.
In our view, any decision
on monetary policy normalization will have to take into account some of what is happening outside of America's borders, including the hazy
economic outlook for China, the slowdown in other large emerging markets and the
uncertainties that continue to plague the eurozone.
In the wake of the allegations, stocks and the Brazilian real both plunged
on fears the recent
economic rebound could stall amid fresh political
uncertainty.
Rather, it is a byproduct of the world's central banks, having intervened
on vast scale to deal with the
economic travails of the last several years, introducing
uncertainty and even a little chaos as they start to contemplate how and when the era of easy money might end.
The significance of golden visa programmes and their influence
on real estate market will grow, especially in times of
economic uncertainty.»
There are definitely some risks to trading
on the market during times of crisis or
economic uncertainty; it is a time if you are not careful you can definitely have some significant financial losses.
Banks and other financial companies slumped as investors speculated that the global
economic uncertainty caused by Britain's decision to leave the EU will prompt the Federal Reserve to hold off
on raising its benchmark interest rate.
We see the Federal Reserve's (Fed's) interest rate hikes being put
on hold for now amid lackluster growth and
economic uncertainty, while the European Central Bank (ECB) looks to be running into diminishing returns from negative rates.
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?
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.
China's luxury market continues to grow steadily despite
economic uncertainty and the government's anti-corruption campaign, which put a damper
on high - end sales when it launched in 2012.
ECB
UNCERTAINTY: Another factor holding back momentum relates to uncertainty over whether the ECB will boost its monetary stimulus on Thursday following some lackluster eco
UNCERTAINTY: Another factor holding back momentum relates to
uncertainty over whether the ECB will boost its monetary stimulus on Thursday following some lackluster eco
uncertainty over whether the ECB will boost its monetary stimulus
on Thursday following some lackluster
economic data.