All else equal, the stronger exchange rate would have a dampening influence on economic activity, although an important offset to this is the related improvement in the terms of trade and
stronger global demand.
Shifting (a nascent trend) from a global savings glut supported by lower commodity prices and toward narrowing global imbalances amid
stronger global demand, which will depend to some extent on whether China can succeed in making the middle income transition.
Finally, Lane indicated that
stronger global demand might actually allow the central bank to pause from raising interest rates.
Notwithstanding this, Australia does look to be well placed to benefit from
strong global demand for the main inputs into the production of steel.
While recognizing that revenue and gross margin are weighted towards the second half of the year, we are pleased to say that GoPro is off to good start in 2018, with robust sell - through, proving there is were
strong global demand for our products.
In contrast, export volumes decreased over this period, despite
strong global demand, as capacity and infrastructure constraints and supply disruptions restricted growth; such supply - side factors have hampered exports for a number of years, with resource export volumes now lower than during 2000 (see the chapter entitled «Australia's Resource Exports — Recent Trends and Prospects» in this Statement).
The consolidated structure of the iron ore industry, and geographic separation from competing economic activities, appear to have facilitated a rapid pick - up in transport capacity in response to
strong global demand and prices.
As a result of
the strong global demand for steel, coking coal producers negotiated an increase of around 120 per cent in contract prices, with iron ore contract prices generally rising by more than 70 per cent (Graph 39).
Beef export projections increased by nearly $ 100 million to $ 5 billion, with higher prices due to
strong global demand and tight other - exporter supplies.
Bourbon gives YTD 2017 boost to Suntory's alcohol sales - results Suntory's Bourbon brands have driven YTD growth as
strong global demand for Jim Beam and Maker's Mark continued.
Nevertheless, looking ahead to 2011 the prospects for Irish food and drink exports remain positive, helped by
strong global demand for commodity products and a relatively tight supply situation in a number of key product categories.
Growth in performance / sports nutrition, protein fortification and ongoing mainstream bars and beverages new product development are driving
strong global demand for whey.
The Victorian co-operative's managing director, Gary Helou, said
strong global demand for dairy commodities had helped drive a $ 207 million rise in half - year revenue to $ 1.24 billion.
This meteoric rise in its value is evidence of
strong global demand for cryptocurrencies.
Not exact matches
Oil at $ 80 could also slow down
global oil
demand growth, undermining one of the cartel and friends» key assumptions: that robust
demand growth will absorb the non-OPEC supply and that
demand growth will continue to be
strong going forward.
Manufacturing, which accounts for about 12 percent of U.S. economic activity, is being supported by
strong domestic and
global demand.
Apart from slowing
global demand, export growth is seen crimped by a
strong dollar, which so far this year has strengthened by about 4 percent against the currencies of the country's main trading partners.
The economy has been hobbled by a
strong dollar and weak
global demand, which have undermined exports.
He said he's seen a bit of an uptick in Kraft Group's
global business, and believes a price increase — driven by
stronger demand — is about to come through in the industry.
Generally,
strong demand for copper (evidenced by rising prices) suggests
global growth, while the reverse may foreshadow slowdown.
So while it's true that weaker
global demand and the
stronger dollar is a headwind for big American manufacturing companies, hiring data suggest domestic consumption will continue to expand.
Moreover,
global demand for telecommunication equipment has remained healthy, as exports are booming, even in the face of a
strong U.S. dollar.
«Looking forward, a healthy
global economic forecast for 2018, positive car sales data in recent months,
stronger 2018 yea - on - year U.S. product consumption in January and potentially tighter
global product markets are expected to boost gasoline and distillates
demand...,» OPEC said.
The
global synchronized economic expansion, a business - friendly administration in Washington, solid corporate credit quality, modest default activity, robust equity markets and a favorable supply -
demand balance set a
strong backdrop for high yield in the New Year.
These include the general background of
strong demand and tight capacity, as well as rises in
global commodity prices that have added to business input costs.
NEW YORK Prices for jet fuel have strengthened relative to diesel and gasoline prices and should keep climbing on
strong demand for air travel fueled by
global economic growth, analysts said.
NEW YORK, April 12 Prices for jet fuel have strengthened relative to diesel and gasoline prices and should keep climbing on
strong demand for air travel fueled by
global economic growth, analysts said.
Metro Atlanta has grown into a leading
global center for supply chain management due to its
strong cluster of headquarters that
demand efficient services, vital southeast geographic location and robust infrastructure.
Not only did we see smoking
demand for oil, the preponderance of economic data is signaling even
stronger U.S. and
global energy
demand.
Apart from slowing
global demand, exports are seen crimped by a
strong dollar, which so far this year has strengthened by about 4 percent against the currencies of the country's main trading partners.
In this case,
demand, a function of
strong global growth, has driven the price rises.
Food prices aside, it is difficult to escape the conclusion that commodity prices overall have been rising because
global demand has been
strong.
NEW YORK (Reuters)- Prices for jet fuel have strengthened relative to diesel and gasoline prices and should keep climbing on
strong demand for air travel fueled by
global economic growth, analysts said.
Against this
global backdrop,
demand for higher yields is
strong which will keep US interest rates from rising too fast.
The
stronger forecast is notable not just because it puts oil
demand growth at its hottest in a long time, but also because the IEA essentially shrugged off any lingering effects from the storms in the U.S., concluding that the «impact on
global markets is likely to be relatively short - lived.»
In the month to end - September, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and OPEC issued reports suggesting that the
global commercial oil stocks have been diminishing, while oil
demand growth is
strong and expected to stay that way.
The country's economic success, which may be the most important
global event since the end of the cold war, was buoyed by a combination of low wages, cheap credit and
strong demand for exports.
Stronger exports have been a long time coming, and should encourage those benefiting from healthier
global demand to invest.
While
strong domestic
demand continues to support import growth,
global demand has turned decisively in recent months and drought conditions have subsided, prompting some recovery in export volumes.
Growth in Australia's export volumes has remained weak over the past year or so, despite
strong growth in
global demand and world commodity prices, with total exports virtually unchanged from four years ago (Graph 31).
People flock to New York from all over the globe for work opportunities, the city is one of the
strongest global locations for business growth and talent acquisition, there's a huge creative class, and property, both residential and commercial, are in high -
demand.
The price rise occurred with energy
demand across both developed and emerging economies elevated by
stronger global economic growth.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a
global airlines trade group, the industry is set to post a collective $ 33 billion in net profits this year — a record — on fuel cost savings and
stronger passenger flight
demand.
Global auto
demand remains
strong, which we think will benefit Honda, and we expect the company's performance will improve.
Oil producers have also benefited from the
global upswing, as
stronger economic growth has spurred
demand for energy.
The materials sector has recorded very
strong gains, reaching a new record high in mid October, buoyed by rising metals prices and increased optimism that
demand for exports will increase as the
global economy recovers.
Senior Consumer Analyst Jon Wolfenbarger said he found this survey helpful in confirming his expectations for improving lodging
demand in 2018: «This research suggests that corporate travel budgets could increase by 4 per cent, aided by a
stronger global economy and US tax cuts.
Strong demand for crude oil and the entire energy sector continues to push prices higher as I still think we will trade above the $ 70 level in the weeks ahead as
global supplies have dwindled over the last year due to the fact that worldwide economies are improving which is a terrific thing to see in my opinion.
The
global pick - up in
demand and activity has generated
strong upward pressure on a range of commodity prices over recent months, notably for oil, gold, base metals and a number of rural commodities.
Increases in
global commodity prices, combined with
strong demand conditions domestically and capacity constraints in some parts of the economy, have contributed to significant upstream price pressures in Australia during the past year.