Sentences with phrase «political uncertainties surrounding»

She noted that the closely watched German ZEW investor survey dropped markedly in February due to political uncertainty surrounding Brexit, US economic policy and European elections.

Next, there's the inherent political uncertainty surrounding defense spending which accounts for nearly 60 % of GD's sales.

The big three REITs have been more subdued in their acquisition activity this year, which analysts attribute in part to political uncertainty surrounding healthcare reform and caution regarding new supply.

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Comments: «Our economists see growth disappointing in 2013 with added risk as a result of uncertainty surrounding the fiscal cliff... Political uncertainty is also high and history tells us that the US underperforms in the first year of a presidential cycle.»

Current political and financial uncertainty surrounding the European Union may increase market volatility and the economic risk of investing in companies in Europe.

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.

Uncertainty surrounding the Italian political situation, however, triggered renewed defensive franc demand on Monday with EUR / CHF near 1.1520 as global equities also retreated.

The current uncertainty that surrounds Venezuela's future should be considered a window of opportunity to move from a personality - focused agenda to a political programme that takes into consideration all Venezuelans: opponents as well as advocates of the Revolution, and, importantly, the free - riders at the margins.

In the flow of immediate political convenience, governments seem unwilling to appreciate that they have a serious duty to end the uncertainty which has long surrounded the powers and composition of the Lords.

Adding to the already high political uncertainty: the ongoing corruption and money laundering investigations surrounding the country's largest oil and gas company.

Current political and financial uncertainty surrounding the European Union may increase market volatility and the economic risk of investing in companies in Europe.

To address the scientific, cultural, health, and social issues arising from climate change requires an in - depth and cross-disciplinary analysis of the role of uncertainty in all of the three principal systems involved: The physical climate system, people's cognitive system and how that construes and potentially distorts the effects of uncertainty, and the social systems underlying the political and public debates surrounding climate change.

Between the negotiations of the latest US - China and US - EU trade agreements, policies surrounding the repatriation of US jobs, and the country's affairs in the middle - east, political unrest has the consequence of national uncertainty, leading to more and more hesitation from businesses in regards to...

Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization found that political uncertainties in recent years, such as the economic crisis in Greece, uncertainties surrounding Brexit and the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president have brought about an increased demand for Bitcoin, pushing up prices in the end.

Recruiters tell us that they are still determined to invest in graduates, despite the environment of political and economic uncertainty surrounding the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.

Political analyst Stuart Rothenberg, editor and publisher of The Rothenberg Political Report, says REALTORS ® should be prepared for a long battle to protect home ownership because of the uncertainty surrounding when, or even if, Congress will tackle tax reform.