Sentences with phrase «strong labor market»

Yet I'm not seeing as much inflation as we would expect, considering how strong the labor market is.

Greetings, The United States: Many economists continue to point out that the falling US savings rate (chart below) can be explained by higher asset prices (stocks and houses) as well as strong labor markets (second and third charts below).

«The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting strong labor market conditions and a sustained return to 2 percent inflation.»

The stark responsiveness to the business cycle suggests that many college students, and especially female college students, have sufficient ability to complete more challenging majors, such as STEM fields, yet choose not to do so in periods with stronger labor market prospects.»

By pushing for a later rate rise, Kocherlakota hopes to nudge his fellow central bankers to aim for an even stronger labor market than the current 5.4 percent unemployment rate implies.

Later, the committee said the current stance of monetary policy is «supporting strong labor market conditions,» a contrast to the language from the previous meeting that indicated «some further strengthening.»

Overall, claims data is indicating towards strong labor markets, noted Barclays in a research report.

In the past, large - balance borrowers posed less of a risk to taxpayers and were unlikely to struggle with their loans because most went to graduate or professional schools, borrowed modest amounts and had strong labor market outcomes.

«With job growth holding steady, prospective buyers can handle any gradual rise in mortgage rates — especially if today's stronger labor market finally leads to a boost in wages and homebuilding accelerates to alleviate supply shortages and slow price growth in some markets.»

Strong labor market conditions and increases in wealth have helped boost sentiment for current conditions, while uncertainty over recent tax legislation was a key driver of weakening expectations for future economic prospects.

Yildirmaz notes that a stronger labor market means we may be hitting a turning point in the recovery, where labor force participation will finally start rising in response to the growth in wages.

Despite the strong labor market and calm economy, Leech does not expect the Fed to raise interest rates at its March meeting.

Against the backdrop of average hourly earnings that climbed just 0.1 % on the month and a modest 2.6 % on an annual basis, this suggests a strong labor market is drawing new workers in without generating any inflation.

But spending remains underpinned by a strong labor market, which Fed officials consider to be near or a little beyond full employment.

According to my team's analysis of data via Bloomberg, «good» inflation can be viewed as price increases resulting from accelerating economic activity and a strong labor market, and thus, most likely to further support rising wages and employment.

This could be due to slightly more affordable mortgages, as well as other draws for millennials such as a strong labor market — unemployment is below the national average at 3.7 percent — and relatively high incomes for people in that age group, according to a Zillow analysis.

Given the strong labor market, it is likely the Federal Reserve will raise short - term rates by 25 basis points at their June meeting.

These concerns have come about due to high growth rates, strong labor markets, and apparently high rates of price growth in products.Long term growth is usually attributed to population growth, growth of capital stock and technological innovations.

The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9 %, remaining at its lowest level since 2008, while the labor force participation rate continued to rebound, rising slightly to 62.9 % as the strong labor market encouraged more people to start, or resume, looking for jobs.

This suggests to us that even with a stronger labor market, the U.S. consumer will no longer be the engine of global growth.

In recent years, accommodative monetary policy has contributed to low interest rates, a flat yield curve, improved financial conditions more broadly, and a stronger labor market.

But even a strong labor market has limits in spreading opportunity widely.

Following further remarks from Fed Chair Yellen in early March, it was clear a rate hike at the next Fed meeting was all but certain, and the release of a strong labor market report for February removed any last potential doubts over such a move.

Further, mortgages rates for 30 - year fixed, 15 - year fixed, and a 5/1 ARM are now close to 5 - year highs thanks to expansionary government policies, a strong labor market, and wage inflation.

In recent years, consumers have improved their financial standing by reducing debt and saving more, and have benefited from a strong labor market, lower energy prices, and improvements in the housing and financial markets.

«All things considered, the economy still appears to be on a solid footing, supported by a confident consumer sector — one with an optimism that is fueled by growing income and a strong labor market and is well positioned to spend more in the coming quarters,» said Jim Baird, chief investment officer for Plante Moran Financial Advisors.

So far, despite a stronger labor market, that trend has yet to emerge.

We see the Fed pushing ahead with a rate rise later in the year given a strong labor market and steady above - trend economic expansion, reflecting Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments last week that rate normalization should proceed.

But the bottom tier of graduates — from lower - ranked schools and without good general skills that employers value (like communication and teamwork) and without specific task training that the labor market values — does not always share in these strong labor market rewards.

However, inflation is below its target rate so the Fed has to balance that against its desire to move interest policy up some because of the strong labor market.

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«A strong labor market will drive a strong housing market, but you can't have a strong housing market without a strong economic foundation,» said Calabria.

«Low interest rates and strong labor markets with high - paying jobs have allowed homebuyers in some of the country's priciest housing markets to bid well over asking price,» Terrazas says.

As a result of the strong labor market, many real estate professionals left the industry.

WASHINGTON (February 19, 2015)-- A stronger labor market and stable U.S. economy should keep commercial real estate demand on the rise, but the pace of growth will likely be hindered by overseas weakness, according to the National Association of Realtors ® quarterly commercial real estate forecast.

A stronger labor market and stable U.S. economy should keep commercial real estate demand on the rise, but the pace of growth will likely be hindered by overseas weakness.

A stronger labor market and increasing household formation should keep commercial real estate demand on a gradual incline.

«A strong labor market, rising incomes and a growing economy are boosting demand for homeownership even as interest rates rise,» said Robert Dietz, chief economist of the NAHB.

Analysts had pointed to the strong labor market as a sign the U.S. economy remained healthy despite some quarterly ups and downs.

Fannie economists point to several positives in the housing recovery's favor: Low gasoline prices, stronger labor market conditions, rising household net worth, improving consumer and business confidence, and reduced fiscal headwinds.

According to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, demand across all sectors of commercial real estate should see modest but increased demand as a result of a strong labor market and growing household formation.

The biggest risk to a stronger labor market remains the potential for self - inflicted damage from bad policy decisions» as Congress and the White House wrestle over what to do about the fiscal cliff, he said.

«Several positive underlying fundamentals, particularly a stronger labor market and improved household spending power due to reduced energy expenses, should lead to a rise in home sales despite growing global economic concerns and relatively weak GDP growth,» he said.