economic uncertainty

He said companies were using the fancy titles as an incentive to retain staff rather than pay them more at a time of economic uncertainty.

One of the symptoms of the state of economic uncertainty is to go for comfort food that gives you instant gratification.

Companies' reputations are no doubt of greater importance than ever before amid continued economic uncertainty around the globe.

The technology is better, applications are on the increase and even the global economic uncertainty seems to be helping the sector.

It was a presidential pep talk delivered at a time of economic uncertainty for many American families.

But in 2011, at a time of global economic uncertainty and with the U. S. embroiled in three wars, the pendulum has swung the other way.

Amid so much economic uncertainty, many are rethinking career plans, putting off marriage and avoiding the stock market like the plague.

The procurement rules come at a time of rising global concern about protectionism amid continued economic uncertainty.

That may sound like a lot of money, but with so much economic uncertainty in the air, having a cushion makes more sense than ever.

At a time of economic uncertainty we need good answers on energy and this bill only leaves people with more questions.

It's been a rough few years. Unemployment woes, foreclosure fears and economic uncertainty rule the headlines.

As economic uncertainty rises, consumer anxiety regarding the depth and length of the current economic downturn is understandable.

Mr Obama said Europe's economic uncertainty was the biggest headwind currently facing the United States.

Until recently, gold and its precious-metal brethren have been the main beneficiaries of economic uncertainty.

During this time of economic uncertainty, most people are backing away from things luxurious, pricey and posh.

And in a time of economic uncertainty, we need tax certainty.

If anything, economic uncertainty will encourage companies to be conservative, usually good for debt holders.

Caroline Cox, a fashion historian and consultant, puts it down to a return to old-fashioned masculinity in response to economic uncertainty.

In the economic field, the bilateral trade has maintained a strong momentum of growth in spite of the global economic uncertainty.

Widespread economic uncertainty and fiscal austerity should not be excuses to do less.

One, we were facing head on global economic uncertainty, with the Asian Financial Crisis having a disastrous effect on many Asian countries.

Perhaps people who buy Apple phones are better able to accept economic uncertainty than Wal-Mart shoppers.

But other sources of economic uncertainty besides oil prices have come into sharper focus in recent days.

Companies are also feeling the pinch. Best Buy Co cut its profit outlook for the year on Tuesday, citing economic uncertainty.

And in times of economic uncertainty, it is especially important to enjoy family time that does not involve spending lots of money.

Lately the Manhattan office market has been under a cloud due to economic uncertainty and cutbacks in the financial services industry.

Blaming economic uncertainty, Microsoft declined to provide a revenue or earnings forecast for the coming quarter or year.

Economic uncertainty was the primary cause of their caution.

The fund believed demand for such government bonds would remain high as investors sought safe returns amid heightened economic uncertainty.

"Indeed, in times of economic uncertainty, outsourcing is an attractive option. "

"There is still a dichotomy between robust earnings growth and global economic uncertainty, " the report said.

The current wave of economic uncertainty is being caused by worries over the scale of many countries' national debt.

"In contrast, less-educated women often maintain or increase their fertility under economic uncertainty. " He added.

Many corporations have accumulated cash because of economic uncertainty over the last several years.

But the prospect of deeper cuts and further economic uncertainty means the question will be raised regularly in coming months.

However, economic uncertainty in Europe continues to hinder yield growth.

In times of economic uncertainty, remember to focus on what you can control, not what you can't.

To freeze and to hoard is a perfectly sensible reaction to an increase in economic uncertainty, whether one is a businessman or a consumer.

Still, the survey respondents seemed to grasp the economic uncertainty.

The pessimism reflects the growing economic uncertainty on both sides of the Atlantic.

With U. S. consumers watching their wallets amid economic uncertainty, the low prices may pique their interest.

US equities settled onto an upward path after a hesitant start, as defensive sectors were boosted by economic uncertainty.

The switch in focus was forced in part because of economic uncertainty in Australia's traditional markets - the United States and Britain.

Economists attribute the change to fewer working days and the ongoing economic uncertainty in the European region.

Gold, a traditional "safe haven" against economic uncertainty, has suffered.

said that the forecast reflects a wide range of global economic uncertainty.

It paints a bleak picture for urban and minority communities entangled in economic uncertainty.

The carrier blamed "the accelerating impact of global economic uncertainty" for its fate.

Some markets have reached full penetration and the economic uncertainty is having a direct impact on phone sales.

This heightened economic uncertainty makes it very difficult to stabilise the financial sector.

For many people, the sense of economic uncertainty is greater than they've ever experienced.

Gold is considered a safe investment and usually gains at times of global economic uncertainty.

That's a remarkably resilient performance during a period of such economic uncertainty.

The first half of 2008 has seen a sharp downturn in IPO activity, as issuers postponed listing plans amid global economic uncertainty.

But economic uncertainty makes workers more inclined to stay put, and firms that want to hire find it harder to entice people to move.

A combination of unusual events in the US have introduced a period of extreme economic uncertainty and financial stress.

That's particularly true in times of economic uncertainty.

Rarely in recent years has there been so much economic uncertainty in China, and so much confusion over the meaning of official data.

In short, economic uncertainty.

But clearly, Asia Pacific aviation is entering a period of economic uncertainty.

There is also a general economic uncertainty to energy imports.

At this moment of economic uncertainty, we should make our best effort to create the strong global trading system of tomorrow.

Continued openness is key at a time of economic uncertainty