Not exact matches
Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed
seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot
prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward
price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the
price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused
on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.
This assessment is based
on the usual wide range of individual estimates, with some allowance made for the
seasonal compositional effects that generally boost measured median
prices in the December quarter and weigh
on the March quarter reading.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel
prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel
prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance
on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the
price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services;
seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On top of the base
price, there are also
seasonal prices — winter incentives, for example.
In its latest take
on the market, published
on June 29, the European Commission said: «At present, EU and world
prices appear to be stabilising for most commodities despite the
seasonal increase in EU and US milk production.»
The report cites all the reasons you would expect for such a finding: a lack of full service, reasonably -
priced supermarkets with
seasonal fruits and vegetables, a predominance of restaurants serving greasy, fried food, and the fact that poor people often work multiple jobs and longer hours, so they're more likely to eat
on the run and have less time to exercise.
Also, this
seasonal shift alters the locations and return time of migratory species that pollinate the flowers
on the trees, potentially reducing yields and causing higher
prices at the market.
Avocados grow
on a large tree and their
price varies depending
on the
seasonal harvest.
The
prices of the collection are always right in line with what I feel I can spend
on a new
seasonal handbag or pair of shoes without killing my savings account.
Stores don't want to hold
on to
seasonal stock after the holiday, so they'll commonly mark down
prices as much as 50 % to 90 %.
Ya'll know I never spend a lot of money
on seasonal trend pieces so below you'll find a bunch of affordable options currently in stores that are
priced under $ 100.
The Fix is the «new label for Prime members is aimed at women and features shoes and handbags inspired by designer trends, but available at discounted
prices... The Fix will release new styles
on a monthly — not
seasonal — basis» making it easy to shop the trends as they happen.
-- Four pages of
seasonal selections — of stocking filler bargains from The Automobile / Lanchester's Luxury Ten — Jonathon Wood continues his series
on family cars with a quality car that lacked performance / Right Car Right
Price — David Hawtin follows the rebuild of a 1905 Rambler / The Road to Reims — Douglas Blain reports
on The Automobile's most successful tour — The Millenium Champagne Tour / 2000 Mile Trial — In an Automobiles in Action special we follow some intrepid drivers and their cars to the Artic / A Vendre en France — David Howard reports
on an auction French style / Oldham's Own — Michael Worthington - Williams
on a successful Lancastrian car manufacturer — Rothwell / English Chevrolet — The Editor takes the wheel of an E series Vauxhall Wyvern.
We offer assignments at the most affordable
prices along with
seasonal offers and rebates
on all orders.
Perhaps we're missing some complex
seasonal aspect of the Big Five's
pricing strategy, one that differentiates which authors receive this more attractive ebook
pricing when, based
on each author's tenure.
Futures
price patterns can occur
on a
seasonal basis as well as a non-
seasonal basis.
Five hours from Toronto, Icelandair's
seasonal direct service starts in late March with
prices on Expedia.ca, Travelocity.ca and the airline's own website — which usually has the best fares — from $ 600 return (taxes included).
Also, the day after a major holiday or at the end of the season, Target drastically marks down
prices (sometimes by 90 %)
on seasonal furniture.
These included claims suggesting that so - called
seasonal trades produce dramatic profits year - in and year - out; claims regarding historic
price moves in particular commodities that suggested that the same record setting move was likely to occur again; claims of dramatic profits made by customers based
on isolated trades in specific customer accounts (so - called «cherry picked» trades); and claims concerning projected profits, (e.g., «turn $ 10,000 into $ 40,000»).
This is also the reason for
seasonal affects in real estate — year after year house
prices,
on average, drop in the winter months when compared to hotter selling months, such as April and May.
Tips for football fans
on maximizing hotel rewards points — Avoid
seasonal price hikes by cashing in hotel rewards for free stays... (See Football and hotel points)
Tips for football fans
on maximizing hotel rewards points — Avoid
seasonal price hikes by cashing in hotel rewards for free stays... (See Football and hotel points)
Don't forget to set
price alerts Finally,
seasonal items such as Halloween costumes and decor frequently go
on sale rather quickly, or at least by the time Nov. 1 arrives.
I seldom drop comments, however I read a lot of responses
on this page Hilton adds award categories and introduces
seasonal pricing as of March 28, 2013 — huge devaluation!
Then they're also introducing
seasonal award
pricing, whereby some hotels are more expensive
on points in peak season.
For awards
on its own flights, ANA uses
seasonal price charts that vary based
on the time of year you plan to travel.
Fair enough: it's a Category 8 property, which should
price between 40,000 and 70,000 HHonors points, depending
on the season (for some reason Venice doesn't appear in the HHonors Points Search Tool so I don't know precisely when
seasonal pricing is in effect).
The
on - site fitness center,
seasonal outdoor pool, and free self - parking make the Red Roof Inn a great deal just south of Birmingham.Just a short drive from central Birmingham, the Extended Stay America - Birmingham - Wildwood has basic rooms for great
prices.
Shop
seasonal sales for your gear, and keep an eye
on prices for the most expensive things you need.
Part of this rise was
seasonal, but rising
prices are also inducing more home owners to place their homes
on the market.
The CoreLogic Pending HPI indicates that January 2013 home
prices, including distressed sales, are expected to rise by 7.9 percent
on a year - over-year basis from January 2012 and fall by 1 percent
on a month - over-month basis from December 2012, reflecting a
seasonal winter slowdown.
Moreover, we are seeing some shifting of markets
on and off the list primarily due to small
seasonal house
price changes in areas that have had flat, stable
prices rather than a boom - and - bust cycle.»
December 2012 home
prices are expected to rise by 7.9 percent
on a year - over-year basis from December 2011 and fall by 0.5 percent
on a month - over-month basis from November 2012 reflecting a
seasonal winter slowdown, CoreLogic said recently.
Finally you can consider current market trends and
seasonal price changes for indications
on both the resale value of your property, as well as the best time of years to buy or sell.