Sentences with phrase «pressure on the cost»

(The firm's downward pressure on costs is known as the «Vanguard effect.»)

With growing pressure on costs and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Facebook «s increasing dominance in digital advertising, Sorrell «s departure raises questions about whether the conglomerate needs to be run differently or split up.

The additional cuts to local government, transport and public sector pay will squeeze already - strained public services, making a mockery of the localism agenda and adding more pressure on the cost of living.

The action is a procedural step, but a significant one as it ushers in a new era for LIPA, one that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo promises will be marked by better service, more accountability — state regulators will have a walk - in office near the Nassau - Suffolk border for complaints — and downward pressure on costs.

In a keynote speech on the economy the Chancellor said that tackling «deep economic problems» rather than a «shopping list of interventions» was the best way of relieving «pressure on the cost of living».

Therefore, there is increasing and relentless pressure on cost.»

To sum up, rescue buying of breeding stock at auction puts downward pressure on the profits of the puppy mill industry by putting upward pressure on the cost of production.

The reality of reaching peak global production of cheap, conventional light, sweet crude oil supplies will continue to force strong upper pressure on the cost of crude oil, gasoline, diesel and airplane liquid fuels.

Designs are being simplified, standardised and (in some cases) downsized, and a large overhang in the market for offshore services and equipment is also helping to exert downward pressure on costs — although this could be reversed as activity levels pick up.

However, this in turn will put upward pressure on costs in Alberta, and soon exhaust the additional transportation capacity the pipeline would provide, as the diagram below illustrates, further depressing prices.

Indeed, the dramatic increase in U.S. oil production is the key addition to global supply that's putting downward pressure on the cost of crude, the No. 1 factor in pump prices.

However, this in turn will put upward pressure on costs in Alberta, and soon exhaust the additional transportation capacity the pipeline would provide, further depressing prices.

How is Mayer Brown improving its efficiency amid pressures on costs and ongoing market changes?

Continued downward pressure on costs and the globalisation of legal services provide a perfect environment for LPO.

The research, carried out for accountancy firm, Smith & Williamson, shows firms face increased pressure on costs and flatter income levels.

The report concludes the legal market has now entered a new era marked by growing pressures on costs and push - back from clients on fees and how legal work may be produced.

But then, isn't it true to say that any procedure that comes into play in court is unlikely to exert a significant downward pressure on costs in the work that happens in the run up to trial?

Inflationary pressures on the costs of parts and labour mean more claims expenses and premiums have increased little in the last half decade.

Energy prices could remain stubbornly high, exerting upward pressure on the cost of producing goods and services, and Wall Street investors could scale back their activity until their comfort level with new Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke increases.

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.

After the ballots were counted, the company's stock price rocketed, easing pressure on executives to cut costs.

It will also have to negotiate increased pressure on labor costs, with unions having called for a strike on Feb 22 to support demands for a 6 percent pay increase.

The cost of servicing the exploding debt would exert tremendous pressure on the government to eliminate investments that could fuel growth.

And that doesn't address the bigger price pressures on the less elite Uber driving services, even as costs of doing business have increased.

First - time smartphone buyers are likely to opt for low - cost models, putting further pressure on RIM's margins.

The precious metals group also stated that it expected 2018 to be «a challenging year,» with comment on costs and inflationary pressures.

Northam happens to be right that a significant source of pressure on state budgets is Medicaid costs rising faster than inflation, and that managed care can be an effective way to contain costs while providing quality care.

Cash - strapped corporations looking to cut costs put pressure on firms to deliver results while cutting billable hours.

Accounting firm EY says debt levels and an ongoing focus on costs is placing more pressure mining services companies in Western Australia.

The company has warned that it expects to experience pressure on food and labour costs this year, with unstable cheese prices and increased payroll taxes looming.

The good news is the cost - conscious shift from fee - for - service to fee - for - value should put structural downward pressure on the pace of cost growth.

As the Fed raises rates, the gap between Canadian and American borrowing costs should widen, which would put downward pressure on the value of the loonie.

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Amazon and Whole Foods can «engage in low - cost pricing and it also going to put pressure on wages,» Ro Khanna tells CNBC.

Amazon and Whole Foods can «engage in low - cost pricing and it is also going to put pressure on wages,» he says.

And they're not just saving money on rent and commuting costs, Matt tells CNBC: «We also need less stuff to fill our place, and we feel less social pressure to buy more things to match our living situation.»

SEOUL, March 27 - General Motors said its loss - making South Korean operations would file for bankruptcy if its union did not agree to cut labor costs by April 20, heaping pressure on workers and the South Korean government to swiftly agree a rescue plan.

Since then, commodities trading has come under pressure at big banks as funding costs have risen and regulators have clamped on their ability to make bets with their own money.

This is the company's greatest operating expense, and Amazon shareholders have put pressure on the company to drive down costs.

But as the tough environment drags on, banks are now under pressure to take drastic action to cut costs and are resorting to measures such as offering services on smartphones and tablets to reduce their reliance on bank branches.

Valukas also portrayed a corporate culture in which there was heavy pressure to keep costs down, a reluctance to report problems up the chain of command, a skittishness about putting safety concerns on paper, and general bureaucratic resistance to change.

The central bank noted in its statement that «financial vulnerabilities in the household sector continue to edge higher,» which is the Governing Council's way of saying that ultra-low borrowing costs continue to put upward pressure on asset prices and personal debt.

Plus there are cost pressures on the supply side.

There's a lot of pressure to look like you have an interesting life on social media, but not all millennials are honest with themselves about the cost.

Tenet Healthcare, under pressure from an activist investor, said on Tuesday it would explore a sale of its Conifer unit, and increase the size of its plan to cut costs by $ 100 million by the end of 2018.

However, Edward Hertzman, a sourcing agent based in New York who also publishes trade magazine Sourcing Journal, said pressure from U.S. retailers to keep a lid on costs continues to foster unsafe conditions.

Restaurants are often laggards when it comes to adopting new technology, but rising labor costs due to higher minimum wage and labor shortages coupled with food inflation has some looking to solutions that can provide some relief from the increased pressure on already tight margins.

The fiduciary rule basically puts pressure on financial - services companies to justify the costs of the retirement accounts they offer.

Amazon and other online retailers that don't have high bricks - and - mortar costs have been able to move such goods more cheaply and efficiently, putting major pressure on physical world retailers.

The report said the primary upward pressure on inflation was driven by higher costs for air transportation, gasoline and restaurants.