Sentences with phrase «political uncertainty»

European elections have been making headlines in 2017 — and amidst this backdrop of political uncertainty, investors may be concerned about the potential market impacts.

Increased central bank activism and policy divergence, combined with political uncertainty across major economies, have contributed to an increase in volatility across major asset classes.

The rise of European investors has come at a time of considerable political uncertainty on the continent.

With increasing political uncertainty all over the western world, changing global power structures, continued sluggish growth, and record low interest rates, precious metals are today more relevant than ever.

It seems there's no investment sector safe from the current political uncertainty, including net lease assets.

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

In addition to heightened political uncertainty, we also see more modest global growth ahead.

Trip interruption coverage: Covers the expenses for travelling back home in case of any unrest or political uncertainties at your destination.

Now, in recent weeks political uncertainty has returned, and with it, volatility.

Although most small business owners would probably prefer that lawmakers stay out of their way entirely, they really dislike political uncertainty too.

However, political uncertainty seems to be scaling up and remains a key factor for investors.

Political uncertainty appears to be increasing, and companies seem to be considering such risks when locating manufacturing plants.

Political uncertainty used to be a key feature of emerging market economies, but now is part of the conversation on the developed world.

Equity market volatility is historically low despite persistent political uncertainty.

That is not the choice of business, which would prefer an outright winner to resolve political uncertainties, and would much prefer that winner to be Conservative.

Issues like cybersecurity and political uncertainty require different sets of knowledge and custom solutions from diverse experts.

It is clear that you can not base your entire investment philosophy on apparent assumption and / or fear of political uncertainty.

But this year is shaping up to be much more challenging, with routine solar - coaster turmoil combined with political uncertainty.

Now, in recent weeks political uncertainty has returned, and with it, volatility.

European bourses closed lower Friday as political uncertainty in Italy and France intensified and investors eyed key economic data.

U.S. - listed ETFs continued to rake in money in the latest week, even as political uncertainty in Washington fueled the largest stock market decline of the year on Wednesday.

The euro zone might be clouded by political uncertainty with fears of populist victories in key elections across the bloc.

Gold and gold - mining stocks, whose prices rise amid political uncertainty, advanced in the run - up to the election, then sank again.

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

«In a sea of global political uncertainty,» says David Rosenberg, Chief Economist and Strategist with Gluskin

Health insurance premiums on the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces have increased steadily between now and 2016, due largely to political uncertainty around the law.

At the same time, the two companies face political uncertainty as the 2020 presidential election nears.

This year, despite political uncertainty, Europe took eleven of the top 15 spots.

While regulators are keen to preserve the hard - won reforms of recent years, rising political uncertainty in developed economies has increased the volatility and hence unpredictability of the macro-policy environment.

European stocks close sharply lower on Wednesday as investors reacted to fresh corporate earnings and ongoing political uncertainty in the U.S.

Most currencies appreciated versus the US dollar (USD) as political uncertainty continued to act as a drag on the greenback.

The search for safety from political uncertainty resulted in rising Treasury prices (and falling yields) throughout the week.

Political uncertainty following Brexit, the Trump election and the spectre of a second Independent Referendum present further challenges although the effects have been less widespread so far.

However, some market analysts also blamed the pound's slide on growing political uncertainty amid growing doubts over Theresa May's authority after Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel failed to disclose meetings with Israeli officials while Patel was supposedly on holiday.

«The only solution to the present political uncertainty in the country is for the National Assembly to set machinery in motion for the impeachment of ailing President Umaru Musa Yar» adua.»

With U.S. markets rallying and considerable political uncertainty across Europe, the only thought many U.S. investors may have regarding Europe is whether the strong dollar means a summer vacation there should be in the works.

But given the looming political uncertainty of Catalonia's push for independence, will this last?

Stangler's final verdict: «The deep - seated strengths of Barcelona lead me to believe the ecosystem will be resilient in the face of political uncertainty for some time.»

Today's financial market volatility, combined with great political uncertainty both at home and abroad, will undoubtedly have an effect on consumer confidence and perhaps even our customers» attitudes and behavior.

In Brazil, meanwhile, the story is still about political uncertainty, coupled with improving fundamentals.

Fed - driven equity bubble, market exuberance, and political uncertainty led many investors to high - dividend stocks.

This brings up another question, which is, where to invest in the world now given the weak local economy, fluctuating currencies, lack of finance for investors, a possible credit downgrade and political uncertainty here in SA.

European markets closed higher on Tuesday as investors monitored earnings reports and reacted to further political uncertainty at the White House.

European markets edged higher on Thursday as investors continued to digest political uncertainties and reacted to corporate earnings.

Even as recently as last year, gold was highly sought after in the wake of significant political uncertainty stemming from such events as Brexit, the Trump presidency and China's stock - market crash earlier in the year.

Stocks with operations in South Africa, including Old Mutual PLC, Evraz PLC, Anglo American and Mondi Plc, jumped as the departure of Zuma was seen to end political uncertainty and pave the way for an economic recovery in the country.

«The UK government will effectively be asking taxpayers to pay a Westminster premium to crowbar a modern parliament into a Victorian building at a time of austerity when Tory policy is hitting some of the poorest in society, and political uncertainty when this UK government has no plan for the UK outside the European Union.»

«Particularly, the Council remains concerned that the Mayor's proposal does not increase the City's reserves — which is an important measure under the current national political uncertainty — fails to secure more Summer Youth Employment Program slots and does not provide additional funds for senior services,» they said in a joint statement.

Ratings agencies now cite political uncertainty as they downgrade the country's investment prospects ever closer to «junk» status.