Sentences with phrase «reflect inflation increases»

It is also possible for some individuals to want their insurance coverage to reflect inflation increases.

Not exact matches

Within program expenses, major transfers to persons were up $ 1.1 billion, primarily due to higher old age security payments, reflecting an increase in the number of recipients and higher inflation, as benefits are indexed to quarterly changes in the consumer price index, major transfers to other levels of government were up $ 0.6 billion, reflecting legislative increases; while direct program expenses declined by $ 0.2 billion, as lower «other transfer» payments more than offset increases in departmental / agency operating costs.

And since changes in GDP reflect inflation, population increase and real economic growth, GDP also captures the costs of providing a given level of public services.

The changes to the forecasts for inflation over the years to June 2000 and June 2001 (excluding the effect of the GST) appear to reflect current and prospective developments in oil and tobacco prices as well as a modest increase in the assessment of underlying inflationary pressures.

While some of the rise in inflation over the past year or so reflects increases in the price of oil and tax - related increases in the cost of insurance, house purchase and cigarettes and tobacco, the pick - up in inflation has been quite broadly based (Table 12).

This partially reflects the view held by some respondents of a pick - up in underlying inflation, but it also reflects an increase in the number of respondents who have incorporated an estimate of the first - year effect of the GST into their inflation forecasts.

The ECB's latest set of macroeconomic projections reflected the economic backdrop, containing increased forecasts for growth in the next two years but a relatively small predicted uptick in inflation in 2018, and further out a headline rate of only 1.7 % by 2020.

Among the explanations that have been put forward are the increased credibility of central banks in controlling inflation (inflation rates remain below 3 per cent across the developed world), the low level of official interest rates in the major economies reflecting low inflation and the continuing weakness in some economies, a glut of savings on world markets particularly sourced from the Asian region, and changes to pension fund rules in some countries which are seen as biasing investments away from equities towards bonds.

Major transfers to persons increased by $ 1.0 billion on a year - over - year basis, with virtually all of the increase attributable to higher elderly benefits, reflecting an increase in the eligible population base and in average monthly benefits, which are indexed to inflation.

In contrast, inflation in the domestically oriented sectors of the economy has continued at a higher rate, with the non-traded component of the CPI increasing by around 4 per cent over the latest year, reflecting ongoing growth in costs and strong domestic demand pressures.

An exception is China, where the inflation rate has climbed to 3.2 per cent — the fastest increase in prices since early 1997 — although this partly reflects one - off factors that saw food prices soar.

Ulrich issued a statement shortly before 6 p.m. declaring that he not only supports increasing the minimum wage from $ 7.25 to $ 8.50 an hour, but also supports a provision to periodically adjust the minimum wage to reflect the rate of inflation.

The result will be score inflation: the artificial increase in scores that reflects «bad test prep» rather than an actual increase in achievement.

But in order to maintain your purchasing power in the face of rising prices, you would then increase the dollar amount of that first withdrawal in subsequent years to reflect the impact of inflation.

Next, increase the earnings for earlier years to reflect inflation.

These figures don't reflect any increases because of inflation.

According to Ranson, increases in the price of commodities are a better indicator of current inflation because inflation initially affects commodity prices, and it may take several years for this commodity inflation to work its way through an economy and be reflected in the CPI.

Inflation has continued to run increased somewhat since earlier this year but is still below the Committee's 2 percent longer - run objective, partly reflecting earlier declines in energy prices and in prices of non-energy imports.

The principal is automatically adjusted every six months to reflect increases or decreases in the Consumer Price Index; as long as you hold a TIPS to maturity, you will receive the greater of the original or inflation - adjusted principal.

Although home buyers can negotiate lower mortgage rates than those posted by the banks − Mr. Sammut said that five - year fixed rates are generally between 3.59 per cent and 3.69 per cent − the increases to posted rates suggest that borrowing costs are rising to reflect stronger economic activity, rising inflation and higher interest rates.

this larger home will come with a larger monthly mortgage payment, reflecting both inflation and the cost of «upgrade», but hopefully your salary has increased at least as fast as inflation.

Inflation has increased since earlier this year but is still below the Committee's 2 percent longer - run objective, partly reflecting earlier declines in energy prices and in prices of non-energy imports.

If interest rates rise due to reasons other than inflation (for example, due to changes in currency exchange rates), investors in these securities may not be protected to the extent that the increase is not reflected in the bond's inflation measure.

This exclusion amount may be increased in 2012 to reflect inflation.

For the 2018 premium year, to adjust for inflation and to ensure that the part - time criteria continue to reflect a similar size of practice today as when they were updated in 2007, the gross billing limit for lawyers in 2018 will be increased by 20 per cent to $ 90,000.

41 years later, the insurance companies are making a killing and the $ 250,000 cap from 1976 has never been adjusted or increased to reflect inflation.

«The justification for this increase was to reflect the cost on inflation.

Yet accident benefits under standard automobile policies such as the $ 400 weekly income replacement benefit or the $ 1,500 month for attendant care has not increased to reflect inflation at all.

Insurers automatically increase your policy limit each year to reflect inflation changes.

An increasing term assurance policy may provide the flexibility to increase the «sum assured» (the cash amount that you receive upon your death) by 5 - 10 per cent each year to reflect the rate of inflation.

This increase reflects the rise of inflation since the $ 250,000 threshold was set and would not adversely affect the commercial real estate industry.

It's important to note that energy payments made today don't reflect inflation rates and future utility bill increases, which would mean more savings.