Sentences with phrase «weak profits»

The stronger yen has been threatening weaker profits for exporters, leading to downward pressure on wage negotiations typically conducted in spring ahead of the new fiscal year starting in April.

With the S&P 500 off only about 10 % from its record highs, deep concerns about recession (and the likelihood of weak profit margins) have hardly begun to be reflected in market prices.

Big financial firms started curtailing year - end bashes in 2008 as taxpayer bailouts, populist outrage and weak profits created an environment where lavish celebrations were frowned upon.

The downturn in the supermarket channel, fuelled by intense competition between leading brands - led by discounting from Sara Lee - and the growing popularity of private - label foods, has led Patties Foods to forecast a slightly weaker profit for the full year.

Over the past year, domestic monetary conditions have tightened via the end of the Fed's quantitative easing (QE) program and subsequent strengthening of the U.S. dollar.Furthermore, corporate balance sheet health has steadily deteriorated on the back of increased leverage and weaker profit growth.

That would herald at least inflation; if customers refuse to pay the higher prices, the result could be weaker profits and job losses.

Retail Food Group is facing its weakest profit growth in five years as intense competition in Australia counters international growth.

Retail Food Group is facing its weakest profit growth in five years as intense competition in fast food and coffee retailing in Australia counters international growth.

Partners with knowledge of the restructuring plans say the firm has also been considering closing an office or offices in Europe due to weak profits.

«Lenders cite competition from other lenders and a market shift from refinance to purchase — both of which reached survey highs — as the top reasons for the weak profit margin outlook,» Duncan said.