Sentences with phrase «reduces business investment»

Instead they assert a proposition that I have not encountered in 40 years as a professional economist — that overly easy monetary policy reduces business investment.

The Livingston survey shows 55 per cent of small business and 60 per cent of medium - sized businesses will either be forced to pass down the cost of tariffs to consumers, making their businesses less competitive, or eat the cost and reduce their business investment.

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«That translates for families into less summer jobs for their kids, excessive costs for businesses that reduce their investments, and lower household incomes.»

Three initiatives tied for most popular among the CEOs: increasing the income eligible for the reduced small business tax rate to $ 500,000 from $ 400,000, extending the capital cost allowance on investment in manufacturing, and the $ 12 billion committed to infrastructure spending.

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 Bank of Canada reckons more international capital will be drawn to Trump's America, reducing the level of business investment and exports that Canada might have expected otherwise.

Companies selling capital goods will experience reduced demand from small - business owners who tend to cut back on capital investment when their taxes rise.

As the Canadian market faces $ 50 / bbl oil, stakeholders in the project delivery chain recognize that business models and processes need to change to be competitive, reduce costs and protect investments.

Any significant increase in cash compensation in lieu of equity awards would reduce the cash otherwise available for operations and investment in our business.

«Advertisers will not continue to do business with us, or they will reduce the prices they are willing to pay to advertise with us, if we do not deliver ads in an effective manner, or if they do not believe that their investment in advertising with us will generate a competitive return relative to alternatives, including online, mobile.»

adverse economic and market conditions, which can affect our business and liquidity position in many ways, including by reducing the value or performance of the investments made by our investment funds and reducing the ability of our investment funds to raise or deploy capital;

This approach reduces the debt problem to one of the degree to which taxes must be raised to carry the national debt, and to which businesses and consumers must cut back their investment and consumption to service their own debts and to pay these taxes.

The fact that five provinces apply their sales taxes to business inputs allegedly increases the cost of business investments and reduces competitiveness.

Only about one - quarter of funds given to business ($ 1.6 / $ 6.2) through harmonization would reduce the cost of productivity - enhancing capital investments.

«This year's budget makes remarkable progress on reducing the debt - to - GDP ratio, and announced focused investment in areas that are important to the long - term economic success of the province, while holding steady on already very competitive business and personal tax rates.»

And once you get here, there are a myriad of special tax incentive laws aimed specifically at investors and entrepreneurs that can dramatically reduce or eliminate taxes on business and investment income.

Were the US to impose capital controls, the trade surplus countries would likely increase investment and reduce interest rates, thereby shifting more wealth from households (consumers) to borrowers (businesses).

Such protectionist policies would dampen global trade and economic growth and either directly or indirectly reduce Canadian exports and business investment.

The framework proposes a number of specific changes including: consolidating and reducing individual income tax rates to 10, 25, and 35 percent; doubling the standard deduction; cutting the business tax rate to 15 percent on both corporations and pass - through businesses; repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and estate tax; repealing the 3.8 percent investment surtax from the Affordable Care Act («Obamacare»); moving to a territorial tax system; and imposing a one - time tax on money held overseas.

They've reduced costs for consumers, helped businesses become more efficient and stimulated trade and investment.

His plan to grow the wealth management business while reducing capital from the investment bank is one that should build per share value at Credit Suisse.

Higher prices give businesses and consumers the incentive to modify energy use and make wise investments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over time.

He didn't name any specific businesses, but said that reduced investment from Chinese companies could affect U.S. employment and economic growth.»

Within the business cuts, the legislation would reduce the corporate tax rate from 35 to 20 percent ($ 1.5 trillion), allow companies to fully deduct the cost of business investments in the year they are made through 2022 ($ 25 billion), and limit the top rate on certain pass - through business income paid on the individual side to 25 percent ($ 448 billion).

Growth in consumer spending and business investment were significantly reduced, but residential investment growth was raised.

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CCI members expressed concern that changes to how passive income is treated under Canada's tax system could reduce the availability of risk capital in Canada that is relied upon for business investment.

By spreading your investments across as many businesses as possible on the Loan Market, throughout a range of Credit Bands, you'll reduce the impact of bad debt if a business can't repay its loan.

«Internationally, it is considered that the extension of AML / CTF regulation to include convertible digital currency exchanges would encourage innovation and investment by ensuring service providers have greater certainty and security in their dealings with digital currency businesses, while reducing the money laundering and terrorism financing risks associated with this emerging technology.»

This mix reduced the incentive of businesses to invest by reducing after - tax returns on investments.

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True believers in the dominant model tell us that the solution of our problems is to reduce taxes on corporations and the rich, reduce government services to the poor and middle class, improve the climate for business by reducing work place and environmental protections and minimum wage requirements, privatizing public services, and facilitating the investment of capital overseas.

They should reduce their regulation of business to a minimum, and provide the most favorable and attractive context for investment.

The proceeds will be used to reduce debt, with the balance of about $ 300 million available for investment it its consumer business and possible distribution to shareholders, it said.

While our operations in Brazil continue to struggle as a result of the country's economic collapse, the currency devaluation, banking collapse and supply chain difficulties, we have taken steps to limit further investment, streamline operations and continue to reduce costs to mitigate its effect on our overall business.

This includes Corporate Social Investment, whereby the group promotes the development of learners through three academies which offer holistic, full - year programmes centred around sport, art and education; Entrepreneur Development which focuses on skills - based entrepreneurial development through its Tsogo Sun Book a Guesthouse and Supplier Development programmes; and Environmental Education, committed to initiatives that reduce the impact the business has on the environment.

There are also policy actions which we have to take - investment climate reforms to improve business and economic competitiveness, focus on developing MSMEs, deepening long term savings through pensions, insurance and sovereign savings, land reform to eliminate constraints in time and cost around land transactions (including a review of the governor's consent requirement), and actions to reduce inflation, interest rates and business operating costs.

Of course, it is true that population growth of any kind puts pressure on infrastructure, but in reality falling investment in public services represents a political choice by the current Conservative government, which has opted to spend the tax revenues generated by immigrants and refugees on tax cuts for businesses and reducing the deficit rather than expanding healthcare and education provision.

Businesses are meanwhile growing increasingly worried by the darkening economic outlook at home and abroad, cutting investment and reducing headcounts.

In that time, New York has raised taxes, created a culture of out of control state spending, increased regulatory burdens, and stood by as thousands of New York businesses have closed, moved out of state or endured economic hardships that have forced them to reduce their investment in our economy and eliminate private - sector jobs.

«The new Bill, once signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari will help to make Nigeria's business environment as competitive as its counterparts around the world; allow business owners to now register their businesses in a faster and more efficient way — using technology; removes all the unnecessary regulatory provisions — such as the requirement for «annual general meetings» and «company secretaries»; and reduces the minimum share capital for all companies and start - ups in Nigeria — which will encourage more investments and create new jobs.»

The Executive Budget also streamlines (and reduces the cost to the state of) several business tax credits, including the investment tax credit and the brownfield redevelopment credit.

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«Reducing the tax burden on New Yorkers and encouraging private business investment have been priorities for Governor (Andrew) Cuomo,» OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito said in a statement.

Small business is the backbone of our Upstate economy, and the tax and regulatory reforms I've proposed will reduce the costs of doing business here and open up new lines of investment for these community employers.

I believe that tackling the severe inherited levels of Air Passenger Duty (APD) offers a unique opportunity to increase UK competitiveness, reduce the cost of business travel to stimulate trade and investment, and help hard - working families who want to visit family or friends or take a well - earned holiday.

'' The agreement includes support for a comprehensive New York Works Agenda that will create thousands of jobs with new investments in New York's infrastructure; passing a fair tax reform plan that achieves the first major restructuring of the tax code in decades, resulting in a tax cut for 4.4 million middle - class New York taxpayers; approving $ 50 million in additional relief for areas devastated by recent floods; and reducing the MTA payroll tax to provide relief for small businesses.»

The Summit will bring together small business owners, financial institutions, support industries, and government stakeholders to help facilitate access to capital, reduce regulatory barriers, and grow employment and investment at our smallest — but most critical — places of business.

The new investment will be weighted toward carbon - cutting businesses, and will reduce or exclude investments into high - carbon companies.

The agreement includes support for a comprehensive New York Works Agenda that will create thousands of jobs with new investments in New York's infrastructure, passing a fair tax reform plan that achieves the first major restructuring of the tax code in decades resulting in a tax cut for 4.4 million middle class New Yorkers taxpayers, approving $ 50 million in additional relief for areas devastated by recent floods, and reducing the MTA payroll tax to provide relief for small businesses.