Sentences with phrase «slow economic growth in»

Slow economic growth in many countries, higher home prices, and a strong U.S. dollar led to a decline in home buying from non-resident foreigners.

I start (and started) from the premise that the dramatic decline in crude oil prices that took place from August, 2014 ($ 96 / barrel), to March, 2015 ($ 44 / barrel), was due — on the one hand — to decreased demand, a function of slow economic growth in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, endogenous, price - driven technological change leading to greater fuel efficiency, and policy - driven technological change that also has been leading to greater fuel efficiency, such as more stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in the United States; and — on the other hand — was due to increased supply, partly a function of the growth of unconventional (tight) U.S. oil production (a product of the combination of two technologies — horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing).

«While this conservative approach to credit may slow economic growth in the short - term, it portends stronger, more consistent growth in the future.

One was in the 1990s when the Federal Reserve took action to slow economic growth in response to fears of inflation.

Whereas a rebound in real estate prices in Spain has reduced NPLs, slow economic growth in Italy remains a concern.

Federal spending cuts scheduled to begin next week would slow economic growth in the next year, though not nearly as much as going over the fiscal cliff might have, economists say.

The bank cited the prospect of slower economic growth in Canada brought about by lower oil prices as one reason for moderating the rate.

Hong Kong has been hit hard by slowing economic growth in China, which has battered the number of big - spending Chinese tourists traveling to the city.

Slower economic growth in 2013 and 2014 lowered the taxation revenue outlook.

Since the 2010 Budget, the medium - term outlook for revenues has declined, reflecting, in part, slower economic growth in a challenging global environment.

Minister Flaherty had done an excellent job of pre-conditioning on what to expect: a commitment to eliminate the deficit by 2015 - 16; no new «risky» spending; some funding for infrastructure and skills training; and further restraint measures to offset revenue losses due to slower economic growth in 2013.

While the decision to leave the EU has caused notable market upheaval, global market declines were actually more extreme in the first few months of 2016 due to significant commodity price weakness, concerns regarding slowed economic growth in the U.S. and China, and monetary decisions by major central banks.

All of which means a sustained trade war could lead to higher unemployment and slower economic growth in the US.

Asian stock markets fell Thursday as weaker - than - expected orders for U.S. durable goods, falling commodities prices and signs of slower economic growth in Britain kept investors at bay.

Still, slowing economic growth in China, a prolonged slide in commodity prices, and a strong dollar continue to raise concerns about the heavy - equipment maker's near - term prospects, with negative earnings comparisons likely over the balance of 2015.

Slowing economic growth in New Zealand's top export market, China, and a global oversupply of milk products have seen dairy prices plummet after reaching record highs in 2013.

Aside from the risk of slowing economic growth in the U.S. and the G7 countries, there is a strong risk that global earnings may slow enough to spook equity investors, especially those who are overweighting highly cyclical industries.

As a result of the downturn, slower economic growth in the developed but especially the developing world, the expected shortfalls have turned into some excesses.

Worries over slowing economic growth in the emerging markets have caused stock prices to stagnate this year, and that has naturally affected small - caps.

Slower economic growth in the first quarter primarily reflects weakness in two areas.

We're going into a difficult period for the market in general (European election results, indications of slowing economic growth in the US, et al.) so it's harder than usual (read impossible) to know what Mr. Market will do in the near future.

India is facing an energy crisis that is slowing economic growth in the world's largest democracy.

But the dollar investment in renewables fell by 14 percent from 2012, matching a decline in investment for all types of new electricity generating plants, perhaps as a result of slowing economic growth in some major economies.

The non-OECD share of energy demand grows to about 70 percent as efficiency improvements and slowing economic growth in the OECD hold energy demand relatively flat.

If one believes that decoupling is occurring too slowly, one may be inclined to also advocate for slowing economic growth in wealthy nations, as Hickel suggests.

Analysts who had attributed the pause to slower economic growth in a number of parts of the world, especially China, were closer to the truth.

Brigade, Singapore's GIC to invest 8 mln in Indian property sector Sovereign wealth funds and other long - term investors are eyeing opportunities in India's real estate sector, as property prices continue to drop on the back of the slowest economic growth in a decade for the country.

On top of that, negative headlines related to slower economic growth in China spurred considerable volatility in the stock market.

Not exact matches

The Great Stagnation: In «Why the global economy may be doomed to lower growth — maybe forever,» Simone Foxman gives four reasons why economic growth may be much slower in the future: scarce resources, an aging labour force, stagnant technology growth and externalities from climate changIn «Why the global economy may be doomed to lower growth — maybe forever,» Simone Foxman gives four reasons why economic growth may be much slower in the future: scarce resources, an aging labour force, stagnant technology growth and externalities from climate changin the future: scarce resources, an aging labour force, stagnant technology growth and externalities from climate change.

The Canadian policy statement also reiterated that the central bank expects economic growth has slowed in the fourth quarter, and that the economy won't regain altitude until sometime in 2016.

Also, while consumer debt is falling and corporate debt is not yet at crisis levels, keep in mind that government debt has skyrocketed — ironically, as a response to slow growth in the global economic system.

With economic growth rising in the U.S. and slowing in Canada, an interest rate gap could bite consumers, housing and the loonie

That, in turn, has hurt manufacturing and slowed broader economic growth.

In the U.K., economic growth slowed to a one - year low of 0.3 percent from 0.7 percent in the last three months of 2016, the Office for National Statistics said on FridaIn the U.K., economic growth slowed to a one - year low of 0.3 percent from 0.7 percent in the last three months of 2016, the Office for National Statistics said on Fridain the last three months of 2016, the Office for National Statistics said on Friday.

Shipping, which has been hit by years of overcapacity and slow economic growth, saw early signs of a turnaround in early 2017, but freight rates fell in the second half.

Likewise, research by Citigroup says economic growth historically slows in the two quarters following the Games.

«There's no reason to think that the pace of economic growth today is excessive and needs to be slowed because of incipient inflation,» Josh Bivens, research director at the Economic Policy Institute, said in calling on the Fed not economic growth today is excessive and needs to be slowed because of incipient inflation,» Josh Bivens, research director at the Economic Policy Institute, said in calling on the Fed not Economic Policy Institute, said in calling on the Fed not to hike.

Most analysts expect the first rate hike to come in September of this year, but that the pace of subsequent rate hikes will be slow, taking into account continued middling economic growth and below - target inflation.

«The already challenged restaurant industry has been hit with slowing overall economic growth and the gap between the cost of dining at home compared to dining out,» Dine Equity CEO Julia Stewart said in a call with investors in November.

If oil prices do not escalate, the government's budget outlook will deteriorate in the billions of dollars, through a combination of slow economic growth and lower than anticipated inflation.

Growth in consumer spending, representing two - thirds of U.S. economic activity, slid to 1.1 percent rate in the first quarter, the slowest pace since the second quarter of 2013 and following the fourth quarter's robust 4.0 percent growthGrowth in consumer spending, representing two - thirds of U.S. economic activity, slid to 1.1 percent rate in the first quarter, the slowest pace since the second quarter of 2013 and following the fourth quarter's robust 4.0 percent growthgrowth rate.

The global financial crisis initially slammed the brakes on the nation's economic expansion, wiping out about 20 million export - related jobs — this in a country where anything under 8 % growth is generally considered to be too slow for social comfort.

In January the International Monetary Fund said China's economic growth would top 6.6 percent in 2018, but it could now drop by as much as 0.5 percent if these tariffs are imposed — and it could slow even further if a global trade war truly heats uIn January the International Monetary Fund said China's economic growth would top 6.6 percent in 2018, but it could now drop by as much as 0.5 percent if these tariffs are imposed — and it could slow even further if a global trade war truly heats uin 2018, but it could now drop by as much as 0.5 percent if these tariffs are imposed — and it could slow even further if a global trade war truly heats up.

Our sense is that in light of the oil shock and weak economic growth recorded in Canada this past year, the SEPH is likely telling the more accurate story, meaning we could see employment as measured by the LFS slow significantly during the first half of 2016.»

The last time the U.S. went through a partial government paralysis in 1995 - 1996 — for roughly three weeks in two separate instances — economic growth slowed by a quarter of a percentage point during the last three months of 1995.

TD's Alexander also thinks housing starts will slow next year and in 2014, which will affect the construction industry and weigh on our economic growth.

The report noted that many policymakers see weak credit growth generally in the global economy as a primary reason behind the slow economic recovery.

Economic growth in the U.S. may peak this year and could slow in the coming two years, Dallas Fed President Robert S. Kaplan said Thursday.

While strict mortgage - lending laws were in place before he took office and they came at a cost — less home ownership and slower economic growth — the state's conservative rules, as WSJ notes, «largely prevented the state's residents from signing the types of dubious home loans written in other markets across the country.»

2018 will be a defining year for Mexico, a country plagued by corruption, violence in its struggle against gangs and drug cartels, and slow economic growth.