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Founded only in 2008 but measured earlier this year as the third-most valuable venture capital - backed group in the world at over $ 25 billion, Airbnb also said it would help prevent its service from causing housing shortages by «ensuring hosts agree to a policy of listing only permanent homes on a short - term basis».

In a statement following the end of a two - day policy meeting, the Fed also said that «on a 12 - month basis is expected to run near the Committee's symmetric 2 percent objective over the medium term.»

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

«Child migration will affect certain states and localities differently, based on where costs such as education are incurred but also based on gains in terms of spending for things like shelter and transportation,» said Michelle Mittelstadt of the Migration Policy Institute.

The Obama Administration's ability to fully act on its goals will be determined by forthcoming budget discussions, notes Lauren Setar, analyst for Los Angeles - based IBIS World, which recently released a report on the sectors likely to be affected by Obama's second - term policies.

The company's earnings guidance for FY18 does not include any potential impact from the previously announced pending sale of KMG America Corporation (KMG), whose subsidiary, Kanawha Insurance Company (KIC), includes Humana's closed block of non ‐ strategic long ‐ term care insurance policies, to Continental General Insurance Company (CGIC), a Texas ‐ based insurance company wholly ‐ owned by HC2 Holdings, Inc., a diversified holding company (NYSE: HCHC).

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

No one is going to make any long term investments based on a policy that will certainly get reversed, just like the current relaxation of environmental regulations.

The Federal Reserve has lowered short - term interest rates by 100 basis points in a month — an action they describe as a «rapid and forceful response» of monetary policy both to the changing circumstances and the changing behaviour of the US economy.

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The implementation of monetary policy in Australia is market - based, with a high degree of transparency in both the operational objective (expressed in terms of the cash rate target) and the ultimate objective (expressed as an inflation target).

Level term policies are usually more affordable since premiums can vary based upon factors other than age, and the insurer can better price your risk profile.

4 In technical terms, we will be operating a floor - based system for implementing monetary policy rather than the traditional corridor - based system for a period.

No medical exam policies offer term lengths up to 30 years and can typically be purchased up until you turn 75, though some insurers restrict term lengths based upon your age.

We maintain broad - based benefits that are provided to all employees, including our 401 (k), flexible spending accounts, medical, dental and vision care plans, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies and long - term and short - term disability plans.

Specifically, benefits subject to the HP Severance Policy include: (a) separation payments based on a multiplier of salary plus target bonus, or cash amounts payable for the uncompleted portion of employment agreements; (b) any gross - up payments made in connection with severance, retirement or similar payments, including any gross - up payments with respect to excess parachute payments under Section 280G of the Code; (c) the value of any service period credited to a Section 16 officer in excess of the period of service actually provided by such Section 16 officer for purposes of any employee benefit plan; (d) the value of benefits and perquisites that are inconsistent with HP Co.'s practices applicable to one or more groups of HP Co. employees in addition to, or other than, the Section 16 officers («Company Practices»); and (e) the value of any accelerated vesting of any stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or long - term cash incentives that is inconsistent with Company Practices.

«Inflation on a 12 - month basis is expected to run near the committee's symmetric 2 per cent objective over the medium term,» the policy - setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in a statement on Wednesday in Washington.

Were the Fed to attempt to hike short - term interest rates another 25 basis points, it would be moving against the tide of global central bank policies.

Based on what we've seen this year, we expect their policy shift to have only a negligible impact on long - term interest rates next year.

Additionally, based on the theme of monetary policy divergence on a global basis, we would anticipate that, all things equal, the US dollar will likely strengthen versus other developed markets» currencies, particularly over the longer term.

In terms of taxation, the excess of the cash surrender value of the policy (plus any outstanding loans) over your basis in the contract is treated as taxable income.

Without going into the extensive limitations of such models or the longer - term implications for raising interest rates, we would just highlight that the impact of a 100 basis point move in policy rates in both central bank models are surprisingly similar in the short - term.

Specific policies include the 30 - 50 Plan to Fight Poverty, which is committed to reducing the number of people living below the poverty line by 30 percent and the number of children by 50 percent; an Affordable Housing Plan; pursing the long - term goal of a national high - quality, universal, community - based, early education and child care system; increasing the Guaranteed Income Supplement by $ 600 per year for low - income seniors; and creating a new relationship with Canada's First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples, including re-instating the Kelowna Accord.

Based on the near - term outlook for real rates, as well as uncertainty over Brexit, rising populism in Europe and Trump's trade and foreign policies, Metals Focus analysts see gold testing $ 1,475 an ounce this year.

The Bank raised policy rates by a further 25 basis points in March to 6 3/4 per cent, citing a stronger outlook for activity in the near term and associated pressures on inflation.

«Inflation on a 12 - month basis is expected to run near the committee's symmetric 2 per cent objective over the medium term,» the policy - setting Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement Wednesday in Washington.

The downgrade was based partly on the view that the agreement between Congress and the President fell far short of the $ 4.0 trillion needed to stabilize the debt - to - GDP ratio within ten years, and partly on the view that the President and Congress were, and will be, unable to come to any sensible policy plan to support job creation in the short term and control debt accumulation in the longer term.

The Pros and Cons of a «Natural Burn» Policy In forest management, the term «natural burn» refers to allowing smaller forest fires to occur on a regular basis in order to prevent larger, uncontrollable fires.

It is still possible, at the moment, to play good defense here, both in terms of public policy and in legally defending Church - based institutions from the assault of the dictatorship of relativism.

Instead, the authors of the study argue for policies that account for the realistic needs of individual families and setting more immediate short term nursing goals instead of pushing rule - based policies that new mothers might fail to reach.

This provision should not restrict the establishment of pricing policies and practices intended to provide products at lower prices on a long - term basis.

I discussed how the research on breastfeeding carried out at the Federal University of Pelotas (Brazil) has helped shape global policies on the recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, the use of child growth standards based on breastfed children, and the harmful long - term consequences of artificial feeding.

In the advocacy world, most outreach efforts involve one or more of three basic goals: trying to affect government legislation and / or regulation, trying to build a base of supporters for long - term fundraising and / or grassroots action, and trying to influence the broader public policy discussion.

But at the same time it makes longer - term assessment of performance possible — enabling just the sort of independent evidence - based policy for public management that governments constantly say they want.

Mr. Speaker, the 2018 - 2021 Budget is informed by the President's Coordinated Programme for Economic and Social Development Policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel growth and create employment opportunies, especially for the youth.In this regard, Government's policy objectives for the medium term will aim at: • Stabilizing the economy and setting it on a path of sustained, diversified and resilient growth; • Optimizing the key sources of growth in the economy on sustainable basis; • Enhancing a competitive and enabling business environment for private sector - led growth; • Formalizing the informal sector; • Building a strong and resilient economy able to withstand internal and external shocks; • Promoting agro-industrial enterprises as the basis for the «One District, One Factory» initiative; and • Creating entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, especially for the youth.

The Chancellor's commitment to protect the Science Budget in real terms over the life of this Parliament is a positive first step but sadly does not go far enough to compensate for the # 1 billion lost to the research base over the past five years due to the Government's flat - cash policy.»

Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate on Future UK Fisheries Policy last week, Mr Thomas said there were growing concerns amongst more than 160 members of the Newlyn - based Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) about the terms of the UK Government's proposed implementation period for Brexit and its «potentially disastrous implications on the fishing industry.

Perhaps best known for advocating that the nation guard against the potential influence of the military — industrial complex, a term he is credited with coining, the speech also expressed concerns about planning for the future and the dangers of massive spending, especially deficit spending, the prospect of the domination of science through Federal funding and, conversely, the domination of science - based public policy by what he called a «scientific - technological elite».

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is a specialised economic advisory panel responsible for setting the short - term base interest rate.

«When you get into long - term contracts that guarantee something every year, you've really tied the hands of districts to maneuver and adjust,» said Tim Hoefer, executive director of the Empire Center for Public Policy, an Albany - based think tank that is fiscally conservative and has strongly supported the state's tax - cap law.

Thirdly, as a slogan, Bush's «compassionate conservatism» lacked a deeper theoretical justification that could be used as a basis for long - term policy - making.

In the very short - term, the 200 basis points cut in the policy rate is expected to immediately knock the policy rate, now at 23.5 per cent, below the inter-bank interest rate which is currently at 25.2 per cent.

Nigeria's Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said that the 8th Senate will collaborate with the Executive to ensure that the policies and programmes of the present administration aimed at reviving the economy are sustained on a long term basis.

The base that votes for him, in large part, is voting not for specific policies, but for «can do», «win at all costs», attitude, after being saddled for 2 decades with - using Trump's terminology - «losers» (specific ways of losing vary - either letting the opposition dictate the terms of discourse and the struggle, by refusing to use all available tactics; or always folding in negotiations like GOP in the House kept doing with Obama; or simply not getting desired outcomes - and specifics are largely irrelevant to the overall sentiment).

Based on a survey he conducted of 864 Kansans, Ternes discovered that well owners were significantly more aware of water supplies and water - related policies and agencies, including the Kansas Water Office, Groundwater Management Districts, and the Governor's Long - Term Vision for the Future of Water Supply in Kansas.

«Local and global shocks, such as economic and financial crises, political instability, and environmental disasters require strategies to increase our capacity for resilience,» says Kharrazi, «Policy and decision making should consider both the short and long term growth and resilience of growth based on inclusivity or exclusivity and intensity of trading partners from a network perspective.»

In the article, the scholars analyzed and categorized terms - of - service agreements and privacy policies of several major cloud - based services to assess the state of user privacy.

Jeremy Farrar, director of the Wellcome Trust, a private medical foundation based in London, is «reassured» by the protection of science funding, but cautions that «policies that essentially amount to flat cash — even if protected in real terms — can only be absorbed for a limited time.»

«Since the transition away from fossil fuels is likely to take a very long time, we foresee a long - term need to deal with coal - based emissions and, therefore, the sooner we begin to develop [carbon capture and storage] technology, the better,» Austin - based energy policy specialist Scott Anderson of Environmental Defense told a Senate panel earlier this year during a hearing on CCS technology.