Sentences with phrase «with trade uncertainty»

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«If that rhetoric continues to heat up over the summer, that's going to create some degree of uncertainty as to whether the U.S. would become a bit more closed or introduce trade friction with its trading partners,» de la Durantaye says.

Morneau's comments came after he met with private sector economists in Toronto to get their input on everything from the North American Free Trade Agreement to global economic uncertainty ahead of the federal budget on Feb. 27.

With this uncertainty, Grammer suggests buying companies that will benefit most from these reforms rather than an index - tracking mutual fund or exchange - traded fund.

Lynne Doughtie, chairman and CEO of KPMG in the U.S. told Fortune that — in talking to other business leaders this week — she got the impression that they are encouraged with Trump's tax reforms, but «there's uncertainty around trade.»

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Amid the uncertainty over NAFTA and strained relations with the Trump administration, Mexico has looked to diversify trade partners beyond the United States.

Likewise, Mexico has a total of 10 free trade agreements involving 44 countries outside of NAFTA and Canadian and American companies can find ways to benefit from Mexican global market access in this time of uncertainty with the U.S.

He argued that it would lead to a long period of uncertainty in which «Europe would be increasingly inward - looking, consumed with divisive debates about its future against the backdrop of an anti-immigration and anti-free trade backlash.»

While the decision avoids a potential trade war with the EU, the bloc said it also prolonged uncertainty for businesses waiting for a permanent exemption.

That's because Brazil and Argentina have been reluctant to talk free trade with Canada in the past, and though they've opened the window, uncertainty remains, he said.

The progress on both deals is a sign that Canada's efforts to diversify its international trade portfolio have paid off in the face of growing uncertainty with its top trading partner, the United States, said Pickerill.

«In this kind of environment with geopolitical uncertainty and trade uncertainty, you've got to be in gold,» Tice said.

Just imagine what that could mean for Canada under a new, rewritten NAFTA that triggers a renegotiation whenever the U.S. develops a trade deficit with Canada: when oil prices go up, trade rules for other goods from cars to cattle could be rewritten, creating uncertainty for exporters.

If U.S. President Donald Trump is true to his trade talk, he'll approve a new pipeline for Alberta oil, and that will pump new uncertainty into the rest of Canada's trade with the United States.

While the benefits of distributed ledgers have been much discussed, Bain concluded that actual tools using blockchain for international payments and trade finance remain in their early stages as banks remain challenged by scaling the technology, along with uncertainties surrounding digital currencies and privacy issues.

«Balancing the budget for a fourth year in a row --- while other provinces grapple with debt, deficits, and economic uncertainty — is an accomplishment that gives the business community reassurance that B.C. is on the correct course,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.

To be sure, a weak dollar is a positive for exporters, though if our trading partners retaliate with tariffs of their own, trade flows could take a hit (I'm pretty skeptical of that outcome; so far, it's mostly been bluster, noise, confusion, and uncertainty; not helpful, of course, but not macro-economically important... yet).

«I guess as long as there is uncertainty around global trade, markets will be on edge,» said Charlie Ripley, investment strategist with Allianz Investment Management.

If there's one word that defines the Canadian economy at the moment, it's uncertainty — what with the shaky housing market, towering household debt loads and, of course, a certain orange - hued world leader rattling the sabre of trade wars.

In addition, Canadian companies are dealing with heightened levels of uncertainty related to U.S. tax and trade policies.

The increase, while modest, is nevertheless indicative of higher uncertainty and potentially better trading opportunities for managers with flexibility to trade across asset classes (most notably in fixed income and currencies, which have traditionally been a core area of focus for discretionary managers).

IMI revenue up; warns on forex headwindsIMI PLC (IMI.LN) said Thursday that first - quarter performance continued the improved trend of 2017, albeit with uncertainty in some segments, and that current trading remains consistent with market expectations for the year.

Gold prices have also been flip - flopping on a daily basis with no trend in sight as there is so much uncertainty due to the possibility of a trade war with China.

The Euro / Dollar descended from its three - week high during Tuesday's trading session with prices hovering above 1.070 as anxiety mounted ahead of Thursday's heavily anticipated European Central Bank meeting.Recent events across Europe have placed the Euro on a chaotic roller coaster ride with the terrible combination of political instability in Italy and overall uncertainty keeping investors on edge.

European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the expanding eurozone economy still faces «risks and uncertainties» — including a looming trade dispute with the United States — and has cautioned that inflation needs to rise further before monetary stimulus is ended.

Tesla Motors (TSLA) traded 6 % lower on Thursday morning, after CEO Elon Musk in a conference call with analysts hesitated in questions, which may have enhanced uncertainty.

Given the recent political turmoil in the United States, there has been a great deal of uncertainty regarding Canada's future dealings with its biggest trade partner.

With mounting uncertainty over the future of the North American free - trade agreement and more states eyeing possible Buy American rules, Ontario is keeping the policy ready in case it is needed, a senior government official told The Globe and Mail.

«Economically, we see uncertainty regarding the UK's future trading relationship with the EU, its main trading partner, where we see a risk of a significant reduction in market access,» Nell says.

«The prospect of recession in Canada remains at bay for 2018, but Canadian investors should expect a bumpy ride and a fair bit of uncertainty with the housing market, NAFTA trade discussions and the potential for over-tightening by the BoC representing key downside risks,» Shailesh Kshatriya, a Toronto - based analyst at Russell, said in the firm's global outlook Wednesday.

But very few economists think that way; most believe that Brexit would create havoc with the pound, cut growth, damage the financial center of the City of London and provoke a lengthy period of uncertainty, with no guarantee that Britain could quickly negotiate free - trade agreements.

But with only a few assets remaining, and not much uncertainty with regards to the value of the remaining assets, I think the stock is currently trading at an attractive discount.

Barring any unexpected breakthrough, the future of the United States» trade relationship with Mexico and Canada will likely remain in a state of uncertainty indefinitely.

First, economic uncertainty has risen as U.S. stimulus and trade policy actions have broadened the range of possible outcomes compared with 2017.

With new and upcoming policy changes, uncertainties in the biodiesel and ethanol markets look set to continue plaguing trade flows into Europe.

With a wave of anti-immigrant, anti-free trade sentiment sweeping through Europe, and uncertainty in the U.S. with regard to its H - 1B visa program, Hussen said the federal government's response is simply business as usual — carrying on with policies already implemented or in progress that are designed to make it easier for Canadian companies to get the skilled people they need to gWith a wave of anti-immigrant, anti-free trade sentiment sweeping through Europe, and uncertainty in the U.S. with regard to its H - 1B visa program, Hussen said the federal government's response is simply business as usual — carrying on with policies already implemented or in progress that are designed to make it easier for Canadian companies to get the skilled people they need to gwith regard to its H - 1B visa program, Hussen said the federal government's response is simply business as usual — carrying on with policies already implemented or in progress that are designed to make it easier for Canadian companies to get the skilled people they need to gwith policies already implemented or in progress that are designed to make it easier for Canadian companies to get the skilled people they need to grow.

All these factors added to ongoing uncertainty around post-Brexit trade terms with key wine producing countries, it is undoubtedly going to be a challenging year ahead.

Kawhi Leonard's uncertainty with the Spurs is convincing teams around the league that it might be time to look into trades for the former NBA Finals MVP.

Losing back - to - back games to the two higher seeds in the conference is not a good way to engender confidence, and no season in recent memory for the Lakers — since the pre-Pau Gasol trade days, really — has been filled with more uncertainty of the on - court product.

For the uncertainty will force the SNP into thinking and talking like a independent Government in waiting - explaining how they would deal with radically shifting circumstances in the sphere of international trade, economics and security that they don't yet have credible answers on.

He has a warning for his former cabinet colleagues: «Serious uncertainty in your trading and political relationships with the rest of the world is dangerous if you allow it to persist.»

But, one need look no further than the current debate in the UK over the EU referendum to find other parallels with Repeal — e.g., an internal split in the Conservative party over British identity (particularly in a world with increasing trade linkages); the difficulty in ascertaining the winners and losers from a fundamental reorientation of trade policy, amidst inherent uncertainty; the existence of tensions between different sectors and regions, stemming from trade exposure; and so on.

Mr Brown argued: «What is clear is that at this time of global economic uncertainty, we should not be throwing into question - as some would - the stability of our relationship with Europe and even our future membership of the European Union - risking trade, business and jobs.»

Without that commitment, and without a bridge to new trading arrangements with the EU, there will be growing uncertainty for businesses and investment decisions will be delayed.»

And third, the uncertainty over whether the world is on the right economic path, with debates about trade policy and how to support growth.

In a related commentary, Dr. Ronald Labonté, School of Epidemiology, University of Ottawa, with coauthor Ashley Schram, writes, «the uncertainty surrounding future trade negotiations, together with the economic impacts and societal value of trade and investment agreements being increasingly questioned in the mainstream media, provides public health with a new opportunity to influence the conversation.

2) I suspect (and this is a bit of a pet theory of mine) that Apple stays in the ebook space primarily to disrupt the educational textbook market (I think that iBooks Author + iTunesU + «cheap» iPad 2s = a strategy for fostering disruption in education at the grass - roots level); their presence in trade publishing is relatively incidental (this may have not been so at the start — I also suspect that launching iBooks along with iPad was initially a hedge against uncertainty about user adoption and viable use cases for the iPad.

We are dealing with complete uncertainty... You just need to be consistent and let the trades occur...

However, we also believe that market volatility could remain heightened throughout the year due to the increased risk of a trade war with China, uncertainty around the approaching mid-term elections, the potential for increased regulation of large technology companies, and increased investor wariness of market valuations in the midst of the elongated bull market cycle.

With increasing uncertainty about the election outcome and resulting policies, markets pushed the trading range lower over the last two weeks.