Sentence examples for uncertain backdrop from inspiring English sources

But the celebratory nature of the affair was set against a somewhat uncertain backdrop.

Against such an uncertain backdrop, the Guardian's model portfolio for 1998 performed well.

All these plans, of course, hinge on the most uncertain backdrop: labor uncertainty that still seems far from resolution.

Against this uncertain backdrop, this year's festival is an intriguing one, if less surprising than we have become used to.

Slow growth in much of the developed world, and particularly in Europe, provided an uncertain backdrop to the meeting, despite efforts by several central banks to stimulate economic activity.

Gulliver said the low oil price, low interest rate environment and the uncertain economic backdrop as creating a challenging backdrop for the bank.

Against the uncertain political backdrop, some Latinos see opportunity.

"Even against the current uncertain economic backdrop we expect 2016 earnings to be broadly in line with last year," he said.

Given the uncertain economic backdrop, and the apparent disparity between the cities and the regions, however, he was careful to maintain a note of caution.

"The current situation is reminiscent of the 2002-to-2004 post-bull-run period, when a less significant financial shock combined with an uncertain geopolitical backdrop.

"The current quarter performance was significantly impacted by an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop which resulted in elevated market volatility and a broad sell-off across asset classes toward the end of the quarter," Deutsche Bank said in a statement.