Sentences with phrase «weak consumer confidence»

The Australian market is the largest and most stable market of Australian beef and lamb, though it was impacted by weaker consumer confidence and spending on meat in 2011.

«We've taken some concrete steps to recognize the risks that are out there,» he said, noting he has some concerns over weak consumer confidence in the United States and what he called «softness» in that country's real estate market.

Woolworths» sales for the year to June 30 have risen 4.3 per cent to $ 59.16 billion, despite weak consumer confidence and low inflation.

«Low mortgage rates are offsetting weaker consumer confidence and cooling job growth.

Dart's down nearly 20 % on the back of weak consumer confidence and spending — but if these trends are cyclical as I believe, the long - term prospects of the business are as rosy as ever.

«Remodelers are suffering from weak consumer confidence and constricted credit lines,» said NAHB Remodelers Chairman Donna Shirey, CGR, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler from Issaquah, Wash. «Homeowners are delaying remodeling projects because of economic uncertainty.»

The nosedive in stocks has also discouraged consumer spending as have mounting layoffs (Chart 5), maxed out credit cards and tighter lending standards and weak consumer confidence.

CCA has blamed the decline in sales and earnings on one - off or cyclical issues such as weather and weak consumer confidence.

The performance of the South African equities market has been lackluster as a result of poor employment data, weak consumer confidence, and continued power shortages.

Overall economic uncertainty contributed to weak consumer confidence, which influenced potential home buyers to remain on the sidelines while low prices made owners reluctant to list.

The U.S. housing market remains challenging, with limited consumer mortgage financing availability and negative news such as the U.S. Government bond rating downgrade and the European debt crisis, all contributing to weak consumer confidence.