Sentences with word «skittish»

While some traders view this as opportunity, the renewed volatility also could make investors more skittish about stocks.

For those of us who are a little skittish about going on a job interview, the informational interview provides an non-threatening forum in which to get some practice.

This is not a stable policy idea, particularly in an environment where banks are getting more skittish about lending to each other, and to consumers / homebuyers.

Rising yields across the maturities in the yield curve — the 10 - year Treasury yield is up about 50 bps this year — are also putting pressure on stocks, as skittish investors who can't take the heat finally view fixed income investments as a viable alternative.

I would imagine he's already feeling very skittish with the mess he inherited from Bernanke and Yellen.

Reina is a little skittish of new situations and prefers to come up to people only once they have settled into a quiet sit position.

She can get a bit skittish around younger kids so we think a home with older (12 +) or no kids would be her best match.

Newton while still skittish around most people is much more relaxed on the whole.

Now I don't know if there is maybe a pressure effect that alters that sea water behavior; but I get skittish when people say the deep oceans are at 4 deg C.

However, owners of skittish dogs and cats can exercise some caution and common sense and keep extra sensitive pets inside and comfortable during Monday's eclipse.

The's game's targeting and camera system is about as skittish as the Howells» from Gilligan's Island would be at the Vibe Awards.

When first testing very skittish cats, I simply lightly restrain them and click the pen a few times — without poking them — and then feed them a treat and let them go.

A few customers with skittish dogs were pleased at how non-intimidating this dog harness was.

It can be a bit skittish when driving over quick bumps in succession, but it corners competently.

As the year progressed, investors became skittish over the numbers they were seeing, and a flight to quality ensued.

Snow also is a foe; the Clubman lost traction and felt skittish in anything more than a light dusting.

Six years after the housing bust, mortgage lenders are still skittish about making loans.

While some state leaders aren't nervous yet, the shift has made skittish some marijuana - focused businesses and states that are enjoying the tax benefits.

Sallie is a little skittish at first but warms up quickly and rolls on her back for tummy skritches.

Now that so many retailers have announced closings, investors may be less skittish when a company does the same, he said.

Depending on their personality, some puppies will be more skittish in new situations so be careful to watch your pup's cues.

The bottom line is that buying IPC is like playing a game of hurricane chicken and is not for skittish investors.

However, if Retail Sales comes out worse than expected, the dollar tends to sell - off as investors remain skittish of U.S. investments.

By contrast, rates are most skittish on Wednesdays, meaning that mid-week is a time when rates could drop while you shop — or they could spike, costing you some cash.

Amazon's stock lost $ 53 billion yesterday as Wall Street becomes skittish over any signs of speed bumps in the tech sector.

While Lenovo is trying to compete with the Apple tablet juggernaut, they still seem too skittish about manufacturing and shipping enough tablets to make a real dent in Apple's sales.

His passing was nicer but man some awful touches and he still seems so skittish dribbling into open space

In a late - October statement, the Fed dropped prior references to the risks to US growth and inflation stemming from skittish financial markets and a sluggish global economy, and it singled out solid increases in the domestic US economy in areas such as spending and investment, along with further improvement in the housing market.

Valley home sales bottomed out in 2011 in the wake of the recession, with buyers skittish because of a fragile labor market and falling prices.

And it may make people skittish about in - app purchases as well, unless the problem is swiftly and firmly resolved.

A certain breed of teen horror thrives on the ease with which skittish young viewers can recreate its rituals in the comfort of their own home: Bernard Rose's Candyman, with its famous fiend - baiting chant in front of the mirror, and the mere act of falling asleep in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street, are both perfect cases in point.

Our staff is experienced in getting even the toughest and most skittish pets to keep calm during a nail trim and paw grooming session.

If your kitty seems skittish around the litter box, it may be time for a trip to the vet.

Quiet: Those with skittish pets know peace and quiet during potentially stressful times, like nail grinding, make all the difference.

This was also a factor in Blue Apron's skittish stock market reaction.

Two of my three cats were much more relaxed for the process, one is just skittish no matter what.

Conair's Palm Pro trimmer with a one - inch blade uses a AAA battery and is small enough to hide in the palm of your hand, making it ideal for working with skittish animals.

The frequent controversies surrounding the programs made local officials somewhat skittish about applying for CAP grants.

Dogs with skittish temperaments that become lost are difficult to recover, primarily because they run from rescuers and often from their own guardians.

Even though he was extremely skittish as a younger feline, after some time of loving care and attention, we were able to uncover the true courageous cat that he is!

Others describe the situation more bluntly.NASA, grown skittish because of the losses of space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, has become too risk - averse.

The countries, seen as safe havens for capital by skittish investors, are essentially being paid to hold onto those investors» money and are encouraging spending to combat lackluster growth, as well as levels of inflation that are considered unhealthy in the marketplace.

A short sales cycle might make some buyers skittish, especially if they're used to the sluggishly slow pace of non-software purchases.

There is one positive thing I can say about this port: the frame rate is buttery smooth throughout, to the point where landing tricks and wrestling the sometimes skittish controls felt a bit easier while playing on my PC.

Firmer springs can reduce roll, but going too stiff will make the car skittish over rougher tarmac.

The wage pop [last Friday's 2.9 % growth in hourly wages] spooked the markets because investors, already skittish as valuations were a bit steep (though not as bad as people have been saying, given strong current and expected corporate earnings), envisioned this sequence: wage growth gooses price growth (i.e., inflation), which raises both market and Federal Reserve interest rates, which slows growth and shaves corporate profit margins.

Many state health officials said the threat made insurance companies skittish about offering plans on the exchange.

We have noticed that she sometimes gets a little skittish if there's a lot of noise or traffic on her walks, but she soon warms up and does very well on leash.

When Santa's helpers hitch up the reindeer, they look not like tame cartoon characters, but like skittish thoroughbreds.