Sentences with phrase «upward pressure on prices for»
China's demand for resources to supply its industrial expansion has put upward pressure on prices for steel and its raw materials (iron ore, coking coal), and on the costs of shipping.
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In a competitive labour market, the increase in the demand for labour produces upward pressure on wages, and an increase in output supplied to a competitive goods market will drive down prices.
Downward pressure on home prices tends to happen when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while upward pressure tends to occur when it falls above 20 per cent for several months.
«Textbook theory dictates that a rise in wages will tend to stimulate household spending, thereby generating upward pressure on prices and, by extension, interest rates,» says Koichi Sugisaki, Morgan Stanley's interest rates strategist for Japan.
The main issue continues to be the potential for the Chinese economy to run too hot, putting upward pressures on the prices of goods and services and on housing prices.
Given these conditions, a key issue for the Australian economy will be the extent to which the ongoing growth of demand might give rise to capacity constraints and, consequently, upward pressure on wage and price inflation.
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.
Today however, Mr. Lassonde points out that the gold industry hasn't made any large discoveries for years which will put heavy upward pressure on prices in the years to come.
This forces buyers to compete for a limited number of homes, which in turn puts upward pressure on home prices.
As buyers compete fiercely for limited inventory, it puts upward pressure on home prices.
If we let bone - headed publishers make moves that put upward pressure on pricing and drive the price of reading up for the whole market (it will drive it up too, don't fool yourself into thinking it won't), then more and more readers will opt to go to a movie instead of buying another book.
«While these changes are pointed at the demand for ownership housing, it is important to note that much of the upward pressure on home prices in the GTA has been based on the declining inventory of homes available for sale.»
As buyers compete fiercely for limited inventory, it puts upward pressure on home prices.
Typically analyst say, downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio drops below the 12 % mark for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 % over several months.
As mortgage rates increase, the demand for home purchases will likely remain strong relative to the constrained supply and continue to put upward pressure on home prices.»
Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 % mark for a sustained period, while home prices can experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 % over several months.
A lack of supply of homes for sale has led to upward pressure on home prices across the country, especially in areas where both existing and new home inventory have not kept up with buyer demand.
Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 % mark for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 % over several months.
«Even with lower demand, upward pressure on prices will continue as long as the supply of homes for sale remains low,» Moore said.
He added, «Even with lower demand, upward pressure on prices will continue as long as the supply of homes for sale remains low.»
This technical evolution is occurring at the same time that overall electric demand growth has been stagnant for several years and rising infrastructure requirements are putting upward pressure on the price of delivered electricity.
Diverting more gas from the domestic energy market would exert even more upward pressure on fuel gas prices, and with gas prices on the rise you're going to start setting more pushback from consumers and less support for fracking (short for hydrofracturing), the shale drilling method that has been causing so many problems in local communities.
Yet even if Cuadrilla's bounty is smaller than it hopes, the earth is riddled with shale rock; its exploitation may check the upward pressure on prices, weakening the economic case for reducing dependence on hydrocarbons.
While car companies successfully lobby for gutting fuel efficiency standards — and cite upward pressure on car prices as justification — the real truth is that car prices are rising primarily because of gadgets, gimmicks and additional safety features.
Commercial property insurance rate increases are easing off initial spikes following 2017's record natural catastrophe losses, but commercial insurance buyers still face upward pricing pressure on many lines of business for the remainder of 2018.
The reduction in rig count in the US will support upward pressure on price, but for now, OPEC is standing firm on its decision to maintain production levels.
«On the contrary, new home construction needs to rise by at least 50 percent for a complete return to a balanced market because supply shortages — particularly in the West — are still putting upward pressure on prices.&raquOn the contrary, new home construction needs to rise by at least 50 percent for a complete return to a balanced market because supply shortages — particularly in the West — are still putting upward pressure on prices.»n prices.»
The fact that economists and experts are revising their expectations upward for future home value growth is a sign that these trends will continue to exert upward pressure on prices going forward.»
That infusion of money will almost certainly stimulate the economy but, if the pump stays open for too long, the result will be upward pressure on prices.
This is because an expanding population puts upward pressure on the demand for homes, which pushes up prices.
Sales of existing homes are on track for another record year and strong demand has created upward pressure on prices.
That is, large numbers of homes with negative equity reduce the number of homes that go up for sale and that puts upward pressure on home prices.
«What's ailing the housing market and continues to weigh on overall sales is the inadequate levels of available inventory and the upward pressure it's putting on prices in several parts of the country,» Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, said in a statement.
As a result, the number of these properties being offered for sales has dropped significantly and this has continued to put upward pressure on prices.
Demand for homes in the East Bay remains high with inventory shortages relative to demand persisting in 2017 putting upward pressure on sales prices.
Interest rates remain low, new loan programs are emerging making it easy for buyers to buy but there is still not enough inventory to satisfy buyer demand so the upward pressure on price continues.
As mortgage rates increase, the demand for home purchases will likely remain strong relative to the constrained supply and continue to put upward pressure on home prices.»
While these changes are pointed at the demand for ownership housing, it is important to note that much of the upward pressure on home prices in the GTA has been based on the declining inventory of homes available for sale,» said Jason Mercer, TREB's Director of Market Analysis..
«Similar to the biggest ongoing challenges in the residential market, supply and demand imbalances continue to put upward pressure on commercial property prices as investors search for yield in smaller markets.
«Similar to the biggest ongoing challenges in the residential market, supply and demand imbalances continue to put upward pressure on commercial property prices as investors search for yield in smaller markets,» says Yun.