Sentence examples for fiscal confidence from inspiring English sources
The Peterson's Fiscal Confidence Index, alas, is just more noise.
The Peter Peterson Foundation has released its second monthly "Fiscal Confidence Index".
You'd never know from the Fiscal Confidence Index that the public views reducing deficits as far less important than fixing the economy.
Beyond offering a misleading snapshot of public opinion, the Fiscal Confidence Index illustrates a deeper problem with the fiscal policy debate.
Voters were asked about priorities the way they should be asked: In an open-ended manner, in contrast to the suggestive framing of the Fiscal Confidence Index.
Mr Draghi's predecessor, Jean-Claude Trichet, used to extoll the stimulative benefits of fiscal consolidation; the confidence of investors and business would soar when they saw government finances put on a stable path.
A slew of recent indicators suggests the euro area is slipping into recession, as Germany's exports slow, the fiscal screws tighten, confidence slumps and the banks' travails imply tighter credit.
But EU leaders believe it will help to convince financial markets that they're serious about fiscal discipline, restoring confidence and reopening the lending taps to countries in a shaky financial position such as Italy and Spain – and perhaps persuade Draghi and the ECB to ride to the rescue by buying those government's bonds on a far larger scale.
Chinese metal is lower-quality, and thus uncompetitive in the global, quality-conscious steel market.Arun KhannaCanadian comparisonSIR - I am curious about your statement that Canada's Conservatives resemble America's Republicans in their fiscal conservatism ("No confidence, no alternative?", Global Agenda, Economist.com, November 29th).
Moreover, Ireland's precarious fiscal position weighs on confidence.
