Sentences with phrase «weak economic growth»

He said some analysts have suggested the country may be facing a long period of weak economic growth.

The figures suggest weak economic growth may be making businesses cautious about hiring.

If weaker economic growth pushes rental rates down over the coming months, property - level cash flow will suffer.

Given weaker economic growth in the first quarter and lingering global economic concerns, the Federal Reserve already seemed unlikely to push aggressive increases in short - term rates this year.

MCLEAN, VA --(Marketwired - May 24, 2017)- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released its monthly Outlook for May, which analyzes why the U.S. housing market is on track to eclipse last year despite weak economic growth.

LONDON Sterling fell for a fourth straight day on Monday as investors rapidly unwound their bullish bets on the currency following weak economic growth data and recent comments from the Bank of England that have led traders to reduce their bets on a rate hike next week.

Sterling fell for a fourth straight day on Monday as investors rapidly unwound their bullish bets on the currency following weak economic growth data and recent comments from the Bank of England that have led traders to reduce their bets on a rate hike next week.

In addition, many EMs are forecasted to continue to experience weak economic growth and geopolitical issues.

«Weaker economic growth throughout the world, devalued foreign currencies and financial market turbulence combined to present significant challenges for foreign buyers over the past year,» he says.

«But let's face it, at the end of the day, with weak economic growth they all want their currencies to weaken and not all of them can do that.»

«As a relatively small economy, with relatively weak economic growth prospects, Canada depends on trade to boost or even maintain our living standards.

Our sense is that in light of the oil shock and weak economic growth recorded in Canada this past year, the SEPH is likely telling the more accurate story, meaning we could see employment as measured by the LFS slow significantly during the first half of 2016.»

However, in the years since the global financial crisis the idea gained prominence, and several central banks decided to take the plunge after 2014 in an attempt to boost weak economic growth by creating inflation.

Trump has long said his background in real estate and numerous business ventures give him unrivaled expertise when it comes to rebuilding the U.S. economy, which has seen weak economic growth since the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009.

Looking further into the year, the September FAD only has a communique (and will be in the middle of the federal election campaign) while the October FAD is arguably too late to respond to weaker economic growth through the middle of the year.

Poloz's main argument for leaving interest rates low is that the obvious damage from an extended period of weak economic growth outweighs the hypothetical risk of a housing bust.

Following losses for the US Democrats and French Socialists, the Conservatives are another party diminished by voters» frustration with the establishment over weak economic growth, migration and terror.

«New York's economy, particularly upstate, with its continuing weak economic growth, can't support such an onerous and unprecedented wage hike.»

«Continued market concerns about weaker economic growth and further declines in the housing market have kept mortgage rates low over the last few weeks,» said Frank Nothaft, chief economist at Freddie Mac.

This fund has posted losses in half of the years this decade as weak economic growth and crippling debt loads in areas such as Greece, Portugal and Italy have left investors struggling to profit overseas.

What we have seen over the last several cycles is a sustained pattern of weaker economic growth (see Exhibit 2) and a strong tendency toward disinflation — meaning inflation that is persistently low or trending lower.

Loose monetary policy has artificially inflated stock prices despite weak economic growth, he said, adding: «Instead of buying low and selling high, you're buying high and crossing your fingers.»

A wobbly equity market, expectations for higher interest rates and weaker economic growth in the first quarter have inspired some pundits to claim that bear - market risk for stocks...

In addition, many EMs are forecasted to continue to experience weak economic growth and geopolitical issues.

«Weaker economic growth throughout the world, devalued foreign currencies and financial market turbulence combined to present significant challenges for foreign buyers over the past year,» NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said.

Apart from fragile capital positions and weak economic growth, European banks will have to deal with crucial elections in core member states: Germany, France, the Netherlands, and potentially in Italy.

The economy is really being supported — this isn't just in the United States, it's in Japan, the ECB and Britain — the economy is being supported by quantitative easing that is allowing for a massive budget deficit and money printing exercises to go on... As you address the fiscal problems, you are going to have weak economic growth.

Canada has posted some of its weakest economic growth outside of a recession over the past couple of years in part because business investment sunk along with the price of oil.

Weak economic growth has hurt demand for Appalachian coal used in making steel.

Cities where there is weak economic growth, such as Perth, also continue to under - perform national benchmarks.

A wobbly equity market, expectations for higher interest rates and weaker economic growth in the first quarter have inspired some pundits to claim that bear - market risk for stocks has spiked higher in recent weeks.

When the yield curve flattens, it usually reflects expectations of lower short - term interest rates in the future, a signal of weaker economic growth or lower inflation.

The Government was able to convince Canadians in the election that making new investments and going into deficit was the right thing to do in an environment of weak economic growth.

Maragos said he was running for county executive because «we are all aware that Nassau County faces significant financial challenges, multiple corruption allegations, weak economic growth and a costly and unfair tax assessment system.»

Unexpected political problems, such as corruption or weak economic growth, can quickly derail a market, too.

Weak economic growth, low inflation, and concern over the situation in the Middle East have led many to invest in safer assets.

Through years of weak economic growth, up - and - down stock markets and miserable returns on cash savings, the housing market has delivered for Canadians by making them wealthier.

In its first hours, both experienced and new wealthy buyers were looking for alternative forms of investment to counter concerns about low interest rates, stock prices and weak economic growth.

Since the global financial crisis, production - based emissions in the US and EU have declined, due in no small part to weaker economic growth.

Weak economic growth in the EU and China, political uncertainty in Russia / Ukraine and the Middle East, a rebound in production in Libya and a continued surge in production from the United States have all contributed to excessive supply versus demand.

But the weak economic growth has led Federal Reserve policymakers to hold off on additional increases in the central bank's benchmark short - term interest rate.

«Despite weak economic growth, housing got off to a good start in 2017 because low mortgage rates have given the spring homebuying season a pleasant surprise.