Sentences with phrase «prospects for economic growth»

Sellers are looking at recent pricing trends and prospects for economic growth, and arguing that their prices are justified.

Improved prospects for economic growth in key markets — particularly South Korea — have seen some improvement in the short - term outlook for wool demand.

Federal Reserve officials at their January meeting believed that improving global economic prospects and the impact of the recently passed tax cuts had raised the prospects for economic growth and future Fed rate hikes in 2018.

Second, there is a substantial body of economic evidence suggesting that taxation of the return to savings can harm the prospects for economic growth, investment and efficiency.

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Comments: «We continue to believe that prospects remain good for economic growth to reassert itself as challenges are persistently met by concerted efforts of country officials and central bankers around the world aided and abetted by secular trends larger than the cyclical hurdles in the immediate path.

As far as the prospects for Canadian economic growth go, this steady reduction is good news: corporate income taxes are the most harmful to economic growth.

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

The economic recovery was tepid at best, and growth prospects for small and mid-sized companies were poor.

The IMF's October, 2012 World Economic Outlook (WEO), «Coping with High Debt and Sluggish Growth» is a must read for anyone who wants a realistic and independent assessment of global economic prospects, the challenges confronting policymakers, and the risks to global economic growth that are increasing by thEconomic Outlook (WEO), «Coping with High Debt and Sluggish Growth» is a must read for anyone who wants a realistic and independent assessment of global economic prospects, the challenges confronting policymakers, and the risks to global economic growth that are increasing by the Growth» is a must read for anyone who wants a realistic and independent assessment of global economic prospects, the challenges confronting policymakers, and the risks to global economic growth that are increasing by theconomic prospects, the challenges confronting policymakers, and the risks to global economic growth that are increasing by theconomic growth that are increasing by the growth that are increasing by the month.

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.

Smaller, mid-sized and relatively new or unseasoned companies can be particularly sensitive to changing economic conditions, and their prospects for growth are less certain than those of larger, more established companies.

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.

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.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have also lowered their growth prospects for Canada to 1.8 per cent for 2013.

The problem is that even the most wildly optimistic prospects for incremental economic growth are likely to leave the level of real GDP no more than 10 % higher, 4 years from now, than it otherwise would be.

Adding to these are the prospects for higher inflation as a result of faster economic growth.

Gold strength might confirm what many investors suspect: QE and ZIRP have failed to produce economic growth and may well have jeopardized future prospects for a return to solid economic footing.

The adjustment in the Australian housing market during 2004 should assist prospects for sustainable economic growth, with the decline in house prices and new lending during much of the year alleviating the overheating which had previously been apparent in that part of the economy.

Data from the Institute for Supply Management, along with other statistics, suggest the US economy continues to be driven by the services sector, whereas growth in manufacturing (outside the buoyant auto sector) showed signs of slowing in August, possibly due to dollar strength and weakening economic prospects outside the United States.

Sales and prices in the Atlantic are expected to begin stabilizing by next year, reflecting recent reductions in supply and prospects for improved economic growth.

Second, what are the prospects for our exports, and hence economic growth?

The fund may also invest in small - and mid-capitalization companies, which can be particularly sensitive to changing economic conditions, and their prospects for growth are less certain then those of larger, more established companies.

The future of work is always changing, creating uncertainty, but we think the long - term prospects for jobs, economic growth and the outlook for future generations are favorable.

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.

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.

Should this accelerating pattern continue, it would heighten prospects for economic and income growth considerably.

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 India is the only BRIC country where the economic prospects are really positive, local government sees opportunity for growth and invited the Ambassador to meet with entrepreneurs.

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.

As construction has been highlighted by government as essential for recovery, the decline is severely harming prospects for the sector as well as constraining overall economic growth.»

Overall, the labor force in New York dropped by 78,000 workers, which some experts say could limit prospects for overall economic growth.

While the prospects for rapid and sustained economic growth remain questionable, there is increasing evidence that the U.S. economy may enjoy a surprising burst of strength in the second half of 2003.

For example, many investors drawn to emerging market bond funds in recent years by payouts that were sometimes more than twice that of U.S. Treasuries have experienced double - digit losses over the past 12 months, as growth prospects for emerging market economies have begun to fade in the face of China's economic troubles and falling commodity pricFor example, many investors drawn to emerging market bond funds in recent years by payouts that were sometimes more than twice that of U.S. Treasuries have experienced double - digit losses over the past 12 months, as growth prospects for emerging market economies have begun to fade in the face of China's economic troubles and falling commodity pricfor emerging market economies have begun to fade in the face of China's economic troubles and falling commodity prices.

Smaller, mid-sized and relatively new or unseasoned companies can be particularly sensitive to changing economic conditions, and their prospects for growth are less certain than those of larger, more established companies.

If we try to restrain emissions without a fundamentally new set of technologies, we will end up stifling economic growth, including the development prospects for billions of people.

While it is difficult to predict precisely what economic, political, and strategic effects such a shortfall might produce, it surely would reduce the prospects for growth in both the developing and developed worlds.

And with the most relevant local and state politicians comfortably in cahoots with the powerful plaintiffs» bar, prospects for positive reforms remain remote, even as these jurisdictions» hyper - litigiousness works against economic growth and job creation, and makes it harder for both government and businesses to nd a ordable insurance.

And with the most relevant local and state politicians comfortably in cahoots with the powerful plaintiffs» bar, prospects for positive reforms remain remote, even as these jurisdictions» hyper - litigiousness works against economic growth and job creation, and makes it harder for both government and businesses to find affordable insurance.

Ranking ninth for business cost, 17th for economic climate and ninth for growth prospects, Arkansas» nearly three million residents has plenty of reasons to be positive.

Over the last 20 years, average annual price gains in these cities have been flat, but the report says the «stars are aligned» for these cities to experience above - average price gains in large part due to favourable economic prospects, stronger projected population growth and younger population than many other provinces.