Sentences with phrase «strong labour market»

The report says the faster transition to homeownership has been supported in part by strong labour markets.

We are seeing relatively strong labour market conditions in the United States, consumers are confident, and the rate of new firm creation is back near pre-recession levels.

The central scenario for the Australian economy is a positive one, with growth over the next couple of years at, or above, average, a relatively strong labour market, and inflation consistent with the medium - term target.

In a statement after the end of the two - day policy meeting, the central bank said, «The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting strong labour market conditions and a sustained return to 2 per cent inflation.»

The net effect of the Ontario government's new policy is to subsidize jobs in an already strong labour market, increase the wages of already high - income workers and give hundreds of millions of dollars in corporate welfare to one of the largest and most profitable companies in the world.

«Canadian households have high liquidity, a healthy debt - to - assets ratio, and enjoy strong labour markets, and strong wealth gains.

Consumer demand is being underpinned by strong labour market conditions; the unemployment rate is currently 3.8 per cent, which is its lowest level since the early 1980s.

Strong labour markets, accelerating wage growth and low financing rates should keep U.S. consumers spending.

Notably, growth in the US economy is expected to remain solid, supported by robust fundamentals, including a strong labour market with gradually rising wages.

In the United Kingdom, the economy remains buoyant, spurred by a strong labour market and continued rapid growth in house prices (Graphs 10 and 11).

The Bank of Canada says stricter lending rules should stop Canadians from obtaining mortgages they can't afford, while a strong labour market offsets the risk that real - estate bubbles in Vancouver and Toronto trigger a housing bust.

The strong labour market conditions of 2003 have continued into early 2004 (Graph 42).

But given that strong labour markets have been one of the hallmarks of the past few years of U.S. expansion, any persistent slowing in this area would certainly make raising rates much more difficult for the Fed.

In his first press conference following the FOMC meeting, the Fed chairman said that gradual adjustments in interest rates will lead to further job creation and a strong labour market with moderate expansion in economic activity.

Economic activity in the US has been rising at a moderate pace in spite of a strong labour market and record unemployment rate.

Over the past year, South Australia and Queensland have had the strongest labour markets, with employment growth well above trend, and relatively large falls in their unemployment rates (Table 10).

Over the past year, the rate of increase in wages has picked up moderately, consistent with a strong labour market.

Firm growth in wages, a strong labour market, and a rebound in farm incomes have also played important roles.

The stronger labour market conditions overall have been reflected in a fall in the unemployment rate over the past year.

Strong labour markets and historically low borrowing costs have allowed Canada's households to amass one of the highest debt - to - income ratios in the developed world.

A strong Labour market is crucial for US dollar strength after a string of softer than anticipated macroeconomic indicators throughout February cooled expectations surrounding US growth prospects.

The unions note the STRB's view «that uncompetitive teacher pay, in a strong labour market with increasing opportunities for graduates, makes it a difficult environment in which to recruit and retain high quality graduates as teachers.

Strong labour markets and historically low borrowing costs have allowed Canada's households to amass one of the highest debt - to - income ratios in the developed world.

Reading has shown growth year on year throughout the recession which has highlighted a strong labour market with good earning potential.