Sentence examples for tighten confidence from inspiring English sources

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.

As lending conditions tighten, consumer confidence and spending have fallen, as have growth forecasts for most of the world's major economies, including the United States, Germany and Britain.

But that comparison does not capture how quickly business deteriorated in recent months, as credit markets tightened and consumer confidence sank.

"In its most extreme that could mean a level drop in GDP of 1% to 2% in the short term due to the toxic blend of depressed business confidence, tightening financial conditions, higher inflation and falling real incomes.

With credit tightening and consumer confidence shaky, you know this is going to be a tough year for holiday sales.

He cowers at the sight of a policeman on horseback a couple hundred yards away and his expression tightens; his confidence flags.

Shutdowns can also hurt the broader economy, as workers tighten their budgets due to missed paychecks and consumer confidence dampens.

Fiscal policy must tighten to appease the invisible bond vigilantes and please the confidence fairy.

In 2008, US taxpayers were asked to bail out banks for the sake of confidence and prestige, and these taxpayers also had to tighten their belts.

American taxpayers were being asked to bail out banks for the sake of confidence and prestige – and these taxpayers also had to tighten their belts.

The Obama administration has been trying since the failed attack to restore public confidence by tightening airport screening procedures, revamping visa revocation rules and banning more people from flying on commercial jets to the United States.