Sentences with phrase «weaker economic growth»

«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.

«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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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

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.

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.

«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.»

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.

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.»

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

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

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.

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.

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.»

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.»

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.

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.

Not exact matches

U.S. government debt yields slipped after weak consumer spending data muted a better - than - expected initial first - quarter read on economic growth.

The latest growth figures are too good to be true — demographics, weak productivity, heavily indebted consumers, and rising interest rates will constrain Canada's economic growth eventually.

Looser fiscal policy in the near - term while demand is weak with the major cuts pushed to the back of the forecast when economic growth is likely to improve.»

Weak wage growth helps explain why this long economic expansion has been so tepid.

While there are things out there that could disrupt the market, inflation expectations are pretty muted and economic growth isn't particularly robust, but not weak.

Meanwhile there are significant, broader risks that can't be ignored, namely that economic growth is weak, and it will be vulnerable without the Fed's active backstop position.

Add an anemic projected economic growth of 0.5 % next year, due to the weak rube, and Ukraine - related sanctions, and Russian consumers may be pulling back on everything from Pepsi to Hugo Boss suits.

«If you look at seasonality of [economic] growth, the first quarter has been weak for seven or eight straight years,» says Rick Rieder of BlackRock.

The country has been dogged by weak productivity growth and nearly non-existent economic growth.

But the problem is caused by a weak global economy wherein inefficient demand is causing slow economic growth.

U.S. government debt yields slipped Friday after weak consumer spending data muted a better - than - expected initial first - quarter read on economic growth.

Interviews were conducted before the announcement on April 28 that weak consumer spending had slowed economic growth to a three - year low.

The report noted that many policymakers see weak credit growth generally in the global economy as a primary reason behind the slow economic recovery.

For months, Buffett had been seeing general U.S. economic growth held back by a weak residential housing market.

This points to economic activity and a labor market still running below their potential, a point highlighted by weak wage growth for most Americans.

Weak inflation tends to correspond with subdued demand and excess capacity, and therefore lacklustre economic growth.

Chapter 2 looks at efforts by policymakers to revive weak credit growth, which has been seen by many as a primary reason behind the slow economic recovery.