A brief flight to
quality increased demand for U.S. Treasuries (S&P U.S. Treasury Bond Index), municipals (S&P Municipal Bond Index), and investment - grade corporates (S&P U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index), and U.S. equities briefly dipped back into the red.
Not exact matches
The recession gave way to reduced foal crops, which has
increased the
demand for
quality stock.
As our country's population continues to age (according to the U.S. Census, by the year 2030, there will be over 57.8 million «baby boomers» between the ages of 66 and 84), the
demand for
quality homecare is sure to
increase.
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.
The company can't easily take on new work since it lacks what Bathe, using a sports term, calls «bench strength» — high -
quality backup performers whom it can enlist at times of
increased demand.
Tal believes that improving participation rates in high -
demand fields will likely require finding a way to identify emerging trends in labour market needs, as well as improved
quality and equity of learning opportunities and
increased resources.
«As content marketing evolves, the
demand for
quality writers has skyrocketed along with their fees, and I see that
demand continuing to
increase over the next several years.
THE law of supply and
demand with regard to
quality office space has allowed rental levels within the West Perth office precinct to steadily
increase.
In the Global Allocation Fund, we have
increased exposure to
quality companies with stable cash flows in more defensive sectors, particularly within healthcare and consumer staples, where
demand tends to be more inelastic and may be able to withstand
increased market volatility.
Such restrictions could materially raise the cost of intermediation and
increase the risk that the
demand for high -
quality collateral exceeded supply.
The one I come back to is surprisingly simple:
Increased demand for
quality long - term bonds combined with a limited supply has created ashortage of investment - grade securities.
While it
increases prices slightly for some product categories such as jewelry and infant formula, «the
demand for foreign goods via the cross-border e-commerce channel is still expected to remain strong due to better prices compared to offline retailers, perceived
quality and better variety,» she said.
Auchan Retail's Chief Executive Officer Wilhelm Hubner said the shared commitment among the partners to digital transformation will help retailers meet Chinese customers»
increasing demand for higher -
quality goods and services.
Increasing production throughput, meeting and exceeding high
quality standards and adapting to fluctuating
demand is the new norm.
Meanwhile, Nestle gained a stable supply of high -
quality commodities — without having to pay middlemen — and saw
demand for its products
increase in India.
John Kelly Chocolates, Hollywood's gourmet chocolatier, caters to
increasing demands of chocolate - lovers with a to - die - for line of high -
quality, all - natural, handcrafted chocolates and gourmet fudge that also happen to be kosher and gluten - free.
Since the
demands for Prosecco stateside continue to
increase, knowledge about the range of styles consumers can enjoy — as well as the ideal foods to pair them with — comes in handy especially when it comes to assessing
quality.
The work
quality performed at Siedhoff's repair shop has
increased the
demand for its services through referrals from satisfied clients, without the need to advertise.
With the
increasing demand for natural and high
quality products, traceability, and environmental responsibility, the market for organic products is growing significantly.
US walnut processor DeRuosi Nut is meeting
increasing quality demands and production levels by investing in new sorting technology.
Eagle's on -
demand webinars are designed to help manufacturers and all members of the supply chain to understand product safety and
quality regulations, as well as show how implementing a product inspection system can improve production processes,
increase efficiency and save money.
LeVecke Corp. also concentrates on getting customers to focus more on
quality because the
demand for craft and handmade brands has
increased.
There are
increasing social expectations and consumer
demand for food and agricultural products that bear a specific
quality label...» Read more
This year we expect shoppers to trade up as retailers continue to
increase their Valentine's Day ranges with both premium and personalised gift options, and tapping into consumer
demand for
quality gifts.»
With access to
quality and imported foods being two of the main drivers of online consumer
demand, online retailers are eager to find new suppliers and
increase their international product offerings.
Moreover, large - scale production and the
increased consumer
demand for longer shelf life and
quality of baked products are leading to the use of wide range of additives in the baking industry including modified soy flour, enzymes and emulsifiers.
Continuing
increases in
demand, along with the obvious need to remain competitive, led Birtwistle Catering Butchers, a fourth generation family business that was purchased 12 months ago by Steve Woollands, to make the monumental decision in early 2012 to switch from cutting by hand to automatic portioning of their
quality meat products.
Combinations of
increasing wealth, ageing populations, urbanisation and busy lifestyles are driving
demand globally for high
quality, convenient fresh and packaged products — both for home and out - of - home consumption of snacks and whole meals.
The company will
increase investment in China, expand its product line, and introduce more high -
quality Dutch dairy products to meet the
demand of Chinese consumers, he stated.
As a manufacturer of natural, science - based and high
quality ingredients for healthy nutrition and tasty solutions, Frutarom Health provides effective ingredients that match the
increasing consumer
demand for natural and safe alternatives to support health.
Increased demand for late stage customisation and the ability to generate personalised codes on the canning line means it is not solely about the
quality of the code, but also the quantity.
In order to live up to manufacturers» growing
demands for
increased productivity, flexibility and excellent
quality, Bosch is unveiling an advanced version of its bar production system at interpack 2017.
The
demand for fresh food packaging has
increased exponentially in recent times mainly due to
increasing health awareness concerns, emphasis on the
quality of products and services, and the convenience of packaged fresh food.
With economies showing positive signs of recovery, on - going industrialization,
increasing demand for processed foods, and a greater preference on the part of consumers for
quality products, ingredient suppliers are becoming optimistic about the future of Specialty Food Ingredients Market.
The continued growth of the company along with ongoing product innovation meant Rowse required a new processing line to handle the
increased demand for honey, while maintaining the extremely high product
quality required by customers, which include all the major UK supermarkets.
«With
increasing demand from markets in China and south - east Asia for high -
quality, value - added product, Australia, through companies such as Freedom Foods and Perich Group, is well placed to play an important role in the development of this supply chain,» Freedom Foods managing director Rory Macleod said.
Plans for
increasing demand include encouraging companies to buy and promote RA certified coffee, and arranging media tours of RA certified farms so that consumers realize «their potential roles in fostering the conservation of habitats and
quality of life for millions of third - world workers.»
This also
increases the
demands placed on the product and its
quality.
Designed to meet
increasing demands from retailers for code
quality checks, the Zodiac Hawk TTO helps businesses drive improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by reporting on
quality, performance and availability.
The move is FrieslandCampina Kievit's response to strongly
increasing demand for premium
quality spray - dried ingredients in -LSB-...]
As markets evolve, there is an
increasing demand for higher
quality products.
The growth of the flexible packaging industry has led to an
increased need for high
quality and technically
demanding composite structures.
«Across the nutraceuticals industry,
demand is
increasing for ingredients and for encapsulation technologies that not only deliver high -
quality results, but also improve speed - to - market and allow product line extension as they meet consumer needs and preferences,» said Beth Tormey, Vice President, Head of Business Unit, Consumer Health and Nutrition, Lonza.
As a community retailer, locally sourced produce is an area where we can see continued sustainable growth as consumer
demand for trust, provenance and
quality continues to
increase.
With food - to - go on the
increase and the
demand for branded, personalised paper on the rise, we have also recently diversified by manufacturing a range of the high -
quality paper tulip wraps for cakes and muffins.
Today an
increasing demand for frozen foods already exits and further expansion of the industry is primarily dependent on the ability of food processors to develop higher
qualities in both process techniques and products.
Our Bloomingdale facility is at the heart of our manufacturing and distribution network and strongly supports our ability to achieve consistent levels of product
quality, efficacy, and safety, as well as our ability to meet
increasing consumer
demand.
In part because human capital in these high
quality sectors is deep and specific, so needs to be used to the full in exporting; in part because there are typically strong positive externalities to training and innovation systems from
increased exports; in part because a tight fiscal policy constrains wage
demands in the public sector from undermining restraint of export sector unions: these countries, as well as Japan and China for similar reasons, want no constraints on their exports through macroeconomic regulatory rules pressuring them to expand consumer
demand.
The Erie county legislature hereby finds, declares, and determines that farming is important to Erie county because it is a major occupation within the county, providing a livelihood and employment for thousands of residents; farming remains the single - largest industry in New York state; farming provides locally produced, fresh commodities; agricultural diversity promotes economic stability; agriculture promotes open space and promotes environmental
quality; agricultural land does not
increase the
demand for services provided by county or local governments.
The project is designed to have a significant transformational impact on the Ghana forest plantation sector by supporting a new business model that will serve as an example to other investors, producing wood products which have the
quality and sustainability stamp that will help meet
increasing market
demand while avoiding pressure on natural reserve forests.