Sentences with phrase «solid labor market conditions»

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There are objective reasons to be optimistic, including ongoing labor market improvements — underscored by falling unemployment and underemployment rates, as well as solid job growth — combined with the Federal Reserve's expectations that conditions will permit further interest rate hikes this year as it continues to move toward policy «normalization.»

Although builders are struggling with shortages of labor and lots, as well as higher lumber prices, market conditions on balance remain favorable, and we expect solid growth in the 55 - plus housing sector.»

However, conditions remain uneven, with strengthening labor markets supporting solid price gains in some member countries, notably Ireland, Spain and Germany, while other markets, including France and Italy, continue to languish alongside a weaker economic recovery.