Sentences with phrase «significant rise in interest rates»

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In a year marked by a significant milestone for rising interest rates (the 10 - year Treasury note yield topping 3 percent), an unusual winner has begun to emerge in the stock market: utility stockIn a year marked by a significant milestone for rising interest rates (the 10 - year Treasury note yield topping 3 percent), an unusual winner has begun to emerge in the stock market: utility stockin the stock market: utility stocks.

The 2.9 % rise in December average hourly earnings «might put a little bit more pressure on the Fed to accelerate the path [of interest rate hikes], but I really don't think it's going to be that significant a push,» said Dan North, chief economist at Euler Hermes North America.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

And they are already seeing significant capital flows out as interest rates rise in the U.S. and attract investment.

«This issuance reflects OnDeck's most successful securitization issuance to date, with strong investor interest resulting in broad participation by existing and new institutional investors, expected improvement in credit ratings, and a significant reduction in cost of funds despite a rising interest rate environment, and is a testament to the strength of OnDeck's business model.»

«With interest rates poised to rise over the next few years, a large allocation to bonds, especially now, may result in significant capital loss,» said Hardeep Walia, CEO of Motif Investing.

Nonetheless, forecasting a significant rise in long - term interest rates has become a controversial call — mainly because it hasn't happened, despite years of economic recovery.

While tax cuts in the September quarter provided a significant boost, spending has also benefited from low mortgage interest rates and rising household wealth.

The results show that pension schemes across these countries could face a combined funding shortfall of $ 773bn if confronted with a significant financial shock that triggered a further fall in interest rates and a rise in inflation.

Due to significant deflationary pressures and the rise of interest rates in the United States over the last three years, TIPS ETFs have demonstrated negative returns in low single digits.

Stewart Lawrence, senior vice president and head of the Retirement Practice at Segal Rogerscasey, commented on pension plans» significant exposure to interest rates: «The significant increase in funded status caused by rising interest rates demonstrates the typical plan's exposure to the uncompensated risk of interest rate movements.

In a recent study of industry experts, «rising mortgage interest rates, and their impact on mortgage affordability» was named by 56 % as the force they think will have the most significant impact on U.S. housing in 201In a recent study of industry experts, «rising mortgage interest rates, and their impact on mortgage affordability» was named by 56 % as the force they think will have the most significant impact on U.S. housing in 201in 2017.

The primary consumer protection problem areas that have given rise to the States» actions include: (1) unsubstantiated claims of consumer savings; (2) deceptive representations about the length of time necessary to complete a debt relief program; (3) misleading or failing to adequately inform consumers that they will be subject to continued collection efforts, including lawsuits, and that their account balances will increase due to extended nonpayment under the program; (4) deceptive disparagement of consumer credit counseling; (5) deceptive disparagement of bankruptcy as an alternative for debtors; (6) lack of screening and analysis to determine suitability of debt relief programs for individual debtors; (7) the collection of substantial up - front fees so the debt relief company gains even if it fails to perform; (8) lack of transparency and information for consumers as to payment of fees, status of accounts, and communications with creditors; (9) significant delays in active negotiation or engagement with creditors, coupled with prohibitions on direct consumer communications with creditors; and (10), in the case of debt settlement companies, basing savings claims (and settlement fees) not on the original account balance, but on the inflated amount due (including late fees and default rates of interest) at the time of settlement.

That's not an immediate problem if your mortgage is locked in for the next five years, but if you have a variable rate mortgage or your mortgage is due for renewal in the near future, rising interest rates could have a significant impact on your monthly cash flow.

In the coming weeks, Dominic Baldwin believes that upcoming announcements revealing «top tier data from across the globe» could be significant for the shape of Sterling in coming weeks, as could announcements about UK inflation levels and imminent interest rate riseIn the coming weeks, Dominic Baldwin believes that upcoming announcements revealing «top tier data from across the globe» could be significant for the shape of Sterling in coming weeks, as could announcements about UK inflation levels and imminent interest rate risein coming weeks, as could announcements about UK inflation levels and imminent interest rate rises.

«The stock market's continued rise and steady hiring in most markets is spurring significant interest in buying, as well as the expectation from some households that delaying their home search may mean paying higher interest rates later this year.

Not only do I anticipate interest rates rising in the near term, but distressed properties will continue to be a significant force in Connecticut and New York since both are judicial foreclosure states and the timing for the foreclosure process is measured in years.

Yun said interest rates will continue to rise, but he doesn't expect big jumps in the years ahead because inflation remains in check and energy prices aren't expected to go up to any significant degree in the years ahead.

Currently, the joint venture is funding the construction of a new building for Owens Corning in Charlotte, N.C. «I don't think rising interest rates will be a significant factor in 2000,» says Rouse.

After years of tepid performance, both existing - home sales and new - home sales are expected to see significant gains this year and next, despite a gradual rise in interest rates.

Some analysts have been making the case that so - called mortgage - rate lock could become a significant friction in the residential real estate market as interest rates rise, because homeowners will be reluctant to sell their house and move up, because doing so would...

While interest rates and cap rates are not directly correlated, the industry will be watching closely to see what affect rising interest rates may have on property values, and especially if they will lead to a significant reduction in sales volume.

Homeowners can enjoy significant savings over a conventional 30 - year fixed mortgage if they feel relatively confident in their estimate of how long they will be living in their home, and they are willing to take some risk if they are wrong on their estimate and interest rates rise.