Sentences with phrase «rates at an all time high»

With caesarean, induction and epidural rates at an all time high, what effects might these have on your ability to meet your breastfeeding goals, and what can you do if these interventions are absolutely needed?

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Democrats likely look at the comparative numbers and crow that they are «winning» because their ratings have been higher than those of the Republicans, and for a longer time.

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.

At the time, the economy was weak and interest rates were high.

At the same time, the city has a high rate of income inequality, slow employment growth, high levels of car crashes and crime, and low levels of Medicare enrollment.

If the Bank of Canada hikes two more times this year, some households could be renewing at a rate 75 basis points higher than what they previously paid, according to Rob McLister, CEO of intelliMortgage Inc. in Toronto.

So just how are mortgage delinquency rates so incredibly low at a time when household debt levels relative to incomes have never been higher?

Under this measure, the employment rate is at a near all - time high.

Specifically, there are concerns about what might happen should the tide turn in the bond markets when 30 years of falling interest rates reverses at a time when the Federal Reserve is preparing to tighten monetary policy by forcing rates higher.

In 2012, the city filed for bankruptcy and had the nation's highest foreclosure rate at more than four times the US average, according to RealtyTrac.

Such rates will generally be higher than what home buyers currently pay, not only because banks now offer substantial discounts from posted rates, but also because many buyers (40 % according to a July 2011 TD Bank report) take mortgages with variable rates, which are lower than fixed rates at least 85 % of the time.

At the same time, the fact the ECB is likely to gradually raise interest rates, it will mean that these peripheral nations could face higher debt financing when borrowing money from the markets.

For all the talk of abnormal times and changes in underlying economic fundamentals, the Fed is pinning its hopes on a very conventional premise — that the U.S. consumer will keep spending at recent strong rates, encouraged by low unemployment and the apparent beginnings of higher wages.

«The rate at which e-mails prompt purchases is not only estimated to be at least three times that of social media, but the average order value is 17 % higher,» the consulting firm reports.

If they have shorter maturities, investors will be able to reinvest their money at higher rates over time and not get locked into today's particularly low rates for long - dated Treasury notes.

Roberts, the Toronto mortgage broker, is advising all of her existing clients that if they are currently locked in mortgages at rates of 3.59 % or higher, they need to consider breaking their contracts and refinancing, depending on the penalties and time to maturity.

The reality is such that, if you are under the age of 45, you have grown up in a time in which women have graduated from university at higher rates than men.

LONDON, May 3 - At a time when the impending withdrawal of European Central Bank stimulus was expected to hurt southern European bond markets, so - called «peripheral» euro zone debt continues to outperform its higher - rated peers.

At the same time, the vacancy rate last month — 2.5 percent — was the highest seen for July in the last nine years, according to the report.

They grew up in a time of tremendous economic uncertainty, and many graduated college when the unemployment rate was at an all - time high.

The Guardian spoke with several of the brand's workers at the PT Buma Apparel Industry factory, who told the publication that they are paid one of the lowest minimum wages in Asia — less than $ 6 a day — while at the same time being tasked with high production rates.

Assuming the average spend per visit at these businesses is around $ 20, the average customer lifetime value of a typical small business is only around $ 50, but for the businesses with the lowest monthly churn rates, it could be 10 times higher -; or $ 200.

Take a look at the top 10 highest - grossing R - rated movies of all time adjusted for inflation (to keep things on an even playing field):

Leads that try Sales Funnel convert at a rate almost twenty times higher than leads that don't.

It may have to do with Addyi's high pricing (on par with Viagra at $ 26 per pill without an assistance program), its daily intake requirement (unlike Viagra, it adds up to $ 780 per month), its potentially deleterious side effects (low blood pressure and fainting), its restrictions on alcohol consumption (abstinence vs. large quantities not recommended for Viagra patients), a 10 % efficacy rate (whereas Viagra works 50 % of the time compared to a placebo, according to a recent study), and its subtle neurotransmitter - targeting mechanism (contrast that to the obvious hydraulics of Viagra).

At the time, that was the highest rating ever for a vehicle.

«The first part is to find a broker with a high success rate, the second is to be willing to spend the money to go with that broker, and the third is to give that broker every lick of cooperation that you can,» says Blackburn, even if it means scheduling appointments at inconvenient times or reviewing the minute details of your business.

«At the time of purchase, there was no indication that the R - 1 (high) rating was inaccurate or that the market might experience a disruption that could impact upon the repayment of such highly rated ABCP.»

The economy at that time benefited from much higher rates of productivity growth, which allowed employers to raise pay and hire more without having to lift prices.

Click - through rates reached a new high of.88 % during the second quarter, while at the same time costs per click slipped to $ 0.46 from $ 0.53 in the first quarter of the year.

Returns are calculated after taxes on distributions, including capital gains and dividends, assuming the highest federal tax rate for each type of distribution in effect at the time of the distribution Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

And with interest rates at all - time lows and stocks at all - time highs, there are many who expect that not only will a 60/40 portfolio deliver below average returns, but that bonds might not provide the protection they once did.

Confronted with the choice of whether to «lean» or to «clean» — leaning against emerging financial imbalances by keeping interest rates higher than they otherwise would be or cleaning up in the event the risks they create are realized by providing stimulus — central bankers at that time generally agreed that cleaning would be best.

In the meantime, the partner who has suspended benefits will continue to be eligible for an 8 % increase each year up to age 70, at which time the partner taking «spousal benefits» can either take their own benefits or continue to take spousal benefits at the new increased rate, whichever is higher.

Therefore, one can assume that the Fed would be OK about keeping rates low for the time being so they are not rolling it over at increasingly higher rates with higher debt payments.

«As we continue to focus on quality and efficiency rather than simply pushing for the highest possible volume in the shortest period of time, we expect to have a slightly more gradual ramp through Q1, likely ending the quarter at a weekly rate of about 2,500 Model 3 vehicles,» Tesla said in a release.

In absolute terms, the deficit will be at an all time record high, thereby exposing the federal government to interest rate fluctuations.

While I generally consider this advice to be wise, especially for inexperienced investors who should probably opt for something like an index fund, working with a qualified advisor or, if they are wealthy enough, an asset management group, the problem comes from the fact that if you find a truly outstanding business — one that you have conviction will continue to compound for decades at rates many times that of the general market, even a high price can be a bargain.

Mortgage rates are moving higher at the same time that property values are on the rise, but that hasn't dented the homeownership rate in the country.

At the same time, Facebook continues to grow its user base while Twitter struggles to maintain high user growth rates.

Danone's excellent financial performance earned him a spot in the top 10 % of this year's sample (a truly amazing achievement for a consumer goods company); at the same time, the company received extremely high ratings from MSCI.

At the same time, it has become clearer that precautionary behaviour by households and some firms is exerting restraint on the pace of growth in demand, and that the higher exchange rate is diverting more demand abroad.

The advance in July was led by a 1.7 percent increase in spending on non-residential projects which rose to an all - time high of $ 429.5 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate.

Investors saw about a 78 per cent chance that interest rates will be higher after the June meeting, according to federal funds futures prices at midday New York time.

Higher earners pay higher rates, although Georgia's brackets top out at $ 7,000 for single filers, which means the majority of full time workers will pay the topHigher earners pay higher rates, although Georgia's brackets top out at $ 7,000 for single filers, which means the majority of full time workers will pay the tophigher rates, although Georgia's brackets top out at $ 7,000 for single filers, which means the majority of full time workers will pay the top rate.

Very simply, they are high quality businesses that can grow their intrinsic value at high rates of return over long periods of time.

The borrowers would benefit from Lending Club's lower rates compared to the high interest and fees they were paying to banks on their credit card bills; at the same time, investors would earn better interest rates than on CDs from a bank.

At the time of purchase for the fund's portfolio, the ratings on the bonds must be one of the four highest ratings by Moody's Investors Services (Aaa, Aa, A, Baa) or Standard & Poor's Corporation (AAA, AA, A, BBB).

The Freakonomics Blog at the New York Times site had a fascinating theory on why the Chinese savings rate is so high (too many young men competing for too few available young brides).

Each account will contain investment - grade taxable bonds rated BBB − or higher at time of purchase.2 The investment team will seek to maintain an overall portfolio credit rating average of A −.2 Please be aware that lower rated bonds do carry additional risk compared to higher rated bonds.