Sentences with phrase «time of the consumer price»

Derivative A financial instrument, traded on or off an exchange, the price of which is directly dependent upon (i.e., «derived from») the value of one or more underlying securities, equity indices, debt instruments, commodities, other derivative instruments, or any agreed upon pricing index or arrangement (e.g., the movement over time of the Consumer Price Index or freight rates).

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Nonetheless, the judge declared «consumer harm is not relevant» to competition policy; Sears broke the rules by selling tires at a lower price than its competitor most of the time.

Friedberg says the vast majority of people claim that they want healthy and sustainable food, but when it comes time to pick a restaurant or a meal, consumers will always prioritize taste, price, and speed — in that order.

It's pretty clear, he argues that if you can't fairly rapidly achieve mass consumer pricing, your EON (Economy of Now) business on its best days will be a niche nicety for the folks with more money than time or brains and never break out of that box.

For one thing, increases in commodity prices take time to trickle down to the consumer, and hikes depend largely on the willingness of retailers to absorb added costs.

But by the time the first aluminum F - 150s were produced in late 2014, gas prices were closer to $ 2 and fuel economy was less of a concern for consumers.

With the recent drop in commodity prices, especially for West Texas Intermediate crude oil, consumers are poised to win big - time while many in the financial markets are seeing a stream of losses.

«The different timing of Easter in 2016 and 2017 contributed to air fares being the main contributor to the increase in the 12 - month rate of the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers» housing costs (CPIH) between March 2017 and April 2017,» the ONS said in a release.

Increase Prices An undercurrent of Patagonia's message is that consumers should buy high - quality apparel that will last a very long time.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Consumers have been slow off the blocks after having been burnt the last time around when they locked in prices at around US$ 80 a barrel in 2014, a level that crude hasn't even been within sniffing distance of since.

«Time will tell,» though if the code has an effect on the upfront prices of handsets, as consumers may get smaller subsidies when signing onto two - year instead of three - year contracts, he added.

At the same time, they must carefully monitor consumers» perceptions of «normal» price levels: Excessive promotions lead consumers to revise their expectations about prices downward and can threaten profitability in the recovery period because people will resist the steep increases as prices return to «normal.»

Several economic indicators this week may help discern the timing of the first rate hike, especially the consumer price data for May released on Thursday.

Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward - looking statements contained in this release because of a variety of factors, including conditions to, or changes in the timing of, proposed real estate and other transactions, prevailing interest rates and non-recurring charges, store closings, competitive pressures from specialty stores, general merchandise stores, off - price and discount stores, manufacturers» outlets, the Internet, mail - order catalogs and television shopping and general consumer spending levels, including the impact of the availability and level of consumer debt, the effect of weather and other factors identified in documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Their art - school background ended up being an asset that helped set them apart from competitors (better user interface), along with a perfect wave of external factors including timing, price, and a shift in consumer preferences towards artisanal experiences.

It seeks to achieve a rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index of between 2 and 3 per cent, on average, over time.

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Consumer prices, usually more stable than producer prices, have also accelerated on a similar basis from a recorded inflation rate of less than 1.0 percent last summer to 2.4 percent over the 12 - months ended this past March, also a smart acceleration in a brief time.

NEW YORK (AP)-- The latest on developments in global financial markets (all times local): 4:00 p.m. Technology and consumer stocks pulled the broader market slightly lower, even as energy stocks rallied along with the price of oil.

Banks and other institutions could lend more money every time the Fed reduced rates, and this led consumers to feel more confident in borrowing more, but it stressed their actual financial system beyond repair in many cases, and it caused stress for those that didn't borrow because they felt priced out of the housing market.

The Nasdaq 100 has been lurking within 2 % of its all - time high since late February and Friday's monster gain of 1.8 % finally achieved the inevitable.February's Consumer Price Index data is due out Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Central.

In a video programming business that will be increasingly dominated by over-the-top distribution and skinnier bundles, «reach» — the actual percentage of viewers that watch a channel over a set time period — will have a much greater role in defining consumer pricing.

The growing availability of credit has also expanded the resources available to new entrepreneurs launching businesses, and has given many families access to the funds they need to «smooth over» periods of financial challenge.9 / At the same time, competition among lenders for individuals with solid credit histories has reduced the price of credit for those consumers.10 /

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been below that mark for quite a while now, and it likely will remain shy of the target for some time yet.

To test robustness of influencers, they consider: (1) subsamples to test consistency over time; (2) daily and monthly measurements to test consistency across sampling frequencies (except consumer price indexes, available only monthly); and, (3) contemporaneous and one period - lagged (predictive) relationships.

«Despite an estimated $ 3 trillion of art assets in the world, only $ 44 billion trades in a given year — and less than 2 percent of qualified buyers participate in this market due to high transaction costs, long lead times, and limited transparency on pricing and value,» Artsy will bring this last major consumer category online and thereby substantially expand the size of the global art market.

While a low unemployment rate can indicate tight labour - market conditions, the 2017 average hourly wage of full - time and part - time employees combined grew by only 1.7 per cent — the lowest year - over-year growth since 1998 and more or less at the same rate as consumer price inflation.

While floaters may be linked to almost any benchmark and pay interest based on a variety of formulas, the most basic type pays a coupon equal to some widely followed interest rate or a change in a given index over a defined time period, such as the year - over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), plus a fixed spread in basis points (1bp = 1/100 of 1 % or.01 %).

Conversely, inflationary pressures in the tradable sector will be generated by any depreciation of the exchange rate, although it can take some time for currency movements to be reflected fully in the prices of imported consumer goods and services (Chung, Kohler and Lewis 2011).

More than half the components of the consumer price index have declined in the past six months — the first time this has happened in more than a decade.

The lower exchange rate will in time add to consumer prices, which up to the end of 1997 benefited from the impact of a high currency in 1996.

Bouroudjian at Index Financial Partners added that any instability in emerging markets this time around would be countered by one important element — the sharp drop in oil prices, which is putting money back into the pockets of consumers and businesses globally.

Some economists call it a structural problem, fearing it will take a long time to be weeded out of the consumer price index.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Having a wide range of price points allows for a low barrier of entry into the world of bottled water, but then allows consumers to upgrade incrementally over time.

The allegations were first made on Irish television, RTE's Prime Time programme, which suggested an illegal cartel in the Irish dairy industry during the 1990s was involved in price - fixing, which cost the consumer tens of millions over the years.

How can we as an organization bring innovation to the market that taps consumer demand for new, premium, unique, but at the same time fits within conventional alcohol beverage expectations, in terms of pricing, packaging and taste.»

What should have been presented is decade long trends about: farm and processor bank debt; return on equity; full and part - time employment trends; farm and processor business numbers; domestic versus overseas value adding to commodities; volume and value of imported ingredients and products; international versus Australian processing costs comparisons for major foods like meats, flour, oils, milk products; and the farm gate price share of the consumer dollar for fresh foods like fruit and vegetables, milk, meats, bread, juice, eggs.

At the same time, one can only speculate how far the loss of the subsidies would be reflected in the price for the consumers.

The policy that attracted the most attention was the commitment to help tackle the «cost - of - living crisis» by freezing gas and electricity prices until 2017 to give time to «reset the market» in favour of consumers.

For the first time in the five - year history of the tax cap, it's looking like the cap for school districts next year will be zero, based on this year's consumer price index.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change over time in the general price level of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption, with reference to the price level in 2012, the base year, which has an index ofPrice Index (CPI) measures the change over time in the general price level of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption, with reference to the price level in 2012, the base year, which has an index ofprice level of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption, with reference to the price level in 2012, the base year, which has an index ofprice level in 2012, the base year, which has an index of 100.

Industry players and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) had opposed the move saying it will be ill - timed for the commission to increase utility prices without an improvement in the quality of service to consumers.

Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures show the consumer price index (CPI) and retail price index (RPI) fell from March to April this year, but TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said prices had nevertheless risen three times faster than wages.

«The Department of Public Service is gathering facts to be used in an evidentiary hearing to determine whether consumers are paying fair prices for ESCO products and services,» PSC spokesman James Denn told the Times Union.

Restaurateurs also said an increase to $ 15 an hour would increase the cost of a full - time employee by $ 14,000 a year, which could result in higher prices for consumers and layoffs.

«Everyone, not just older consumers, should be spending as much time as they can doing research on prices and quotes because in the end it can save you thousands of dollars.»

Khoury cautions consumers that even if the price of a whole genome sequence becomes reasonable for them, it is worth spending some time asking, in turn, what they are going to get from it.

There are many common misconceptions regarding natural medicines, and one of the biggest misconception is that «if it is a natural product then it must be safe», leaving the consumer believe that it is ok to take up to a dozen different natural products or more at the same time and often because they are well priced.