David Owen wrote : “Despite sales growth near-stalling, non-oil companies in Dubai increased output for the second month in a row in January,”

gulf-times Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Cost-cutting efforts were widespread, particularly as input shortages and global supply problems led to a marked increase in raw material prices,"

iol Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:26:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Compared to the results seen throughout 2020, the latest data indicated more favourable business conditions. However, with firms still having to make up lost ground from the COVID-19 lockdown, the pace of recovery so far appears subdued,"

economictimes Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:08:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Mike Parson ) : "Last year, the governor [Mike Parson] recommended putting $22 million toward paying down the more than $30 million the state owed counties for housing offenders who were convicted of state offenses," "However, lawmakers decided to only budget $9.7 million of the governor’s request. While it may not have been what the governor requested, the state did take the right step toward paying back some money they owed counties for housing state prisoners"

washingtonexaminer Monday, February 1, 2021 11:19:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Counties have been a part of past justice reinvestment initiatives and we hope to continue to work with state leaders and lawmakers to ensure that counties are represented when it comes to discussing how the state and local governments can reduce the costs of incarceration on taxpayers,"

washingtonexaminer Monday, February 1, 2021 11:19:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The restrictions we are proposing during this consultation is not to hit people who are homeless with a big stick, or anything like that,”

chroniclelive Thursday, January 28, 2021 2:08:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Looking ahead, firms continued to present a highly subdued outlook for business activity in December, despite some confidence that the confirmed effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines should help a global economic recovery in 2021. Businesses noted that the after-effects of the pandemic will continue to be felt across the non-oil sector, particularly as hiring remains weak and containment measures continue to stem export demand,"

khaleejtimes Monday, January 11, 2021 4:55:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “According to respondents, business activity has been helped by falling COVID-19 case numbers in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite other major economies suffering a ‘second wave’. The roll-out of a vaccine meanwhile led to increased optimism that demand will strengthen over the coming year,”

aawsat Wednesday, January 6, 2021 2:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “While PMI data over the fourth quarter of 2020 points to an easing to the downturn, demand indicators suggest that the economy has far to go to recover from the pandemic,” “Moreover, should restrictions be reimposed, the country could face a second decline in activity over the first quarter of 2021,”

businessday Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “According to respondents, business activity has been helped by falling COVID-19 case numbers in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite other major economies suffering a second wave. The rollout of a vaccine meanwhile led to increased optimism that demand will strengthen over the coming year,”

arabnews Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : “The Saudi Arabian non-oil economy is well on the path to recovery,”

arabnews Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “On the negative side, the latest expansion did not support a rise in job numbers during December. In fact, employment fell slightly as firms diverted spending towards inputs and noted that current capacity still allowed them to clear both new and outstanding work,”

arabnews Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : “The Saudi Arabian non-oil economy is well on the path to recovery,”

arabnews Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “On the negative side, the latest expansion did not support a rise in job numbers during December. In fact, employment fell slightly as firms diverted spending towards inputs and noted that current capacity still allowed them to clear both new and outstanding work,”

arabnews Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “According to respondents, business activity has been helped by falling COVID-19 case numbers in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite other major economies suffering a second wave. The rollout of a vaccine meanwhile led to increased optimism that demand will strengthen over the coming year,”

arabnews Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The jobs market continued to act as a drag on the sector, as employment fell again at the end of the year. Moreover, the rate of job shedding quickened, as cash flow shortages meant some firms were unable to pay for new staff. The subdued rate of cost inflation may help struggling businesses in the near term, although margins remained under pressure due to falling output charges as firms attempt to speed up the recovery in demand,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, January 5, 2021 7:22:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “This would leave the level of UK GDP still well below where it was at the beginning of 2020, highlighting the need for a further targeted fiscal response in the March Budget”

telegraph Monday, January 4, 2021 9:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen asked : “You’re not one of those militant female lawyer types, are you?”

nytimes Sunday, December 20, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen asked : “You’re not one of those militant female lawyer types, are you?”

nytimes Friday, December 18, 2020 3:12:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “A renewed fall in output and slower sales growth were evident across the Dubai non-oil private sector in November, highlighting the possibility of a ‘double-dip’ economic downturn from the pandemic,”

khaleejtimes Monday, December 14, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “However, news about effective vaccines could restore long-term optimism, as firms are likely to place greater hopes of a strong recovery in 2021,”

khaleejtimes Monday, December 14, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

David Owen wrote : “pointed to an economy getting back on its feet in November,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : "A third successive rise in the Saudi Arabia PMI pointed to an economy getting back on its feet in November,"

economictimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "hinting at a continued gap between the economy's current conditions and its pre-COVID momentum,"

economictimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “when can we reasonably collect signatures?”

siouxcityjournal Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses also showed weaker optimism towards the economic recovery from Covid-19, amid reports of weak demand and uncertainty about the future impact of the pandemic on activity and jobs. In fact, the overall level of confidence was the weakest in the series’ eight-year history,”

khaleejtimes Monday, November 9, 2020 1:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Output levels declined in the construction and travel and tourism sectors, mostly due to a lack of new building projects and weak tourist numbers,”

arabnews Monday, November 9, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses also showed weaker optimism towards the economic recovery from COVID-19, amid reports of weak demand and uncertainty about the future impact of the pandemic on activity and jobs,” “In fact, the overall level of confidence was the weakest in the series’ eight-year history”

arabnews Monday, November 9, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "I have ultimate respect for South Dakota voters. If they put both of these forward, you've got to implement them,"

hiawathaworldonline Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:33:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms noted that they are still struggling to raise the necessary funds to hire new staff,”

ahram-EN Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:10:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The recovery in demand across the UAE non-oil economy suffered in October,”

aljazeera-en Tuesday, November 3, 2020 6:51:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Firms indicated that financial issues at some clients and a slow resumption of projects have curbed the economic rebound since restrictions eased,"

rttnews Tuesday, November 3, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "Growth could accelerate further if restrictions remain loose, although there are still enduring risks that may slow the recovery,"

rttnews Tuesday, November 3, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Sales growth slowed to just a marginal pace, after a renewed upturn in September, that was in part due to a drop in export demand. Moreover, job numbers continued to fall, with the rate of decline accelerating for the first time since June,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, November 3, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms indicated that financial issues at some clients and a slow resumption of projects have curbed the economic rebound since restrictions eased,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, November 3, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : "While the latest PMI data indicated a further expansion in the Saudi Arabia non-oil private sector in October, there were reasons for fresh concern about the pace of recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak,"

economictimes Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Many businesses are hopeful that growth will strengthen in the coming 12 months, but there remains a high number of firms uncertain that markets can be fully revived with COVID-19 infections still prevalent around the world,"

economictimes Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "While the decline was mild, it nonetheless showed a stalling of growth momentum after the COVID-19 lockdown. Notably, sentiment amongst businesses towards the 12-month outlook was at a joint-record low as firms remained concerned that the pandemic could further hurt activity and spending,"

economictimes Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "September PMI data finalised a third-quarter period of modest economic recovery in Dubai,"

thedailystarBD Monday, October 12, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "On the downside, the PMI has failed to lift off or signal any strong rebounds in output so far, with firms often initiating price cuts in order to drive sales higher. Meanwhile, employment data signalled a cautious outlook as firms often shed workers to manage cost pressures and enable discounting,"

thedailystarBD Monday, October 12, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Furthermore, the recent rise in Covid-19 cases across the UAE and the threat of re-imposed restrictions could lead to a further dip in activity later this year. Firms will thus be wary of expanding too much or too quickly,"

khaleejtimes Sunday, October 11, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "September PMI data finalised a third-quarter period of modest economic recovery in Dubai,"

news-yahoo Sunday, October 11, 2020 1:00:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "On the downside, the PMI has failed to lift off or signal any strong rebounds in output so far, with firms often initiating price cuts in order to drive sales higher. Meanwhile, employment data signalled a cautious outlook as firms often shed workers to manage cost pressures and enable discounting,"

news-yahoo Sunday, October 11, 2020 1:00:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "September PMI data finalised a third-quarter period of modest economic recovery in Dubai,"

4-traders Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "On the downside, the PMI has failed to lift off or signal any strong rebounds in output so far, with firms often initiating price cuts in order to drive sales higher. Meanwhile, employment data signalled a cautious outlook as firms often shed workers to manage cost pressures and enable discounting,"

4-traders Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The PMI has failed to lift off or signal any strong rebounds in output so far, with firms often initiating price cuts in order to drive sales higher,”

alarabiya-en Sunday, October 11, 2020 8:26:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "It threatens increased youth usage. It threatens more traffic accidents. It's an intoxicant,"

koaa Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "This is a constitutional amendment, and this is not the place. Tobacco is not in the constitution; alcohol is not in the constitution," "Our polling suggests that a good segment of people that want to vote for Amendment A want to do so for medical reasons. They want to help people that are sick"

koaa Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "It threatens increased youth usage. It threatens more traffic accidents. It's an intoxicant,"

wkbw Saturday, October 10, 2020 3:13:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "This is a constitutional amendment, and this is not the place. Tobacco is not in the constitution; alcohol is not in the constitution," "Our polling suggests that a good segment of people that want to vote for Amendment A want to do so for medical reasons. They want to help people that are sick"

wkbw Saturday, October 10, 2020 3:13:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "It threatens increased youth usage. It threatens more traffic accidents. It's an intoxicant,"

kxxv Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:47:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "This is a constitutional amendment, and this is not the place. Tobacco is not in the constitution; alcohol is not in the constitution," "Our polling suggests that a good segment of people that want to vote for Amendment A want to do so for medical reasons. They want to help people that are sick"

kxxv Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:47:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "It threatens increased youth usage. It threatens more traffic accidents. It's an intoxicant,"

newschannel5 Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "This is a constitutional amendment, and this is not the place. Tobacco is not in the constitution; alcohol is not in the constitution," "Our polling suggests that a good segment of people that want to vote for Amendment A want to do so for medical reasons. They want to help people that are sick"

newschannel5 Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The latest Egypt PMI data offered more optimism for businesses,"

allafrica Friday, October 9, 2020 3:04:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : “Business activity in the Saudi Arabia non-oil private sector ticked up in September, supported by a return to sales growth as the economy started to find its footing after the COVID-19 lockdown,”

aawsat Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “In addition, the impact of a rise in VAT notably softened, after a sharp rise in prices and a dip in sales were seen in August. Cost inflation eased to just a marginal pace,”

aawsat Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest Egypt PMI data offered more optimism for businesses,”

business-standard Monday, October 5, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “could lead to lockdown restrictions being reimposed in the future,” “Given the weak nature of the current rebound, any further measures could lead to a ‘double-dip’ in business activity”

business-standard Monday, October 5, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest Egypt PMI data offered more optimism for businesses,”

aljazeera-en Monday, October 5, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “could lead to lockdown restrictions being reimposed in the future,” “Given the weak nature of the current rebound, any further measures could lead to a ‘double-dip’ in business activity”

aljazeera-en Monday, October 5, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "More concerning is a recent rise in confirmed Covid-19 cases that could lead to lockdown restrictions being re-imposed in the future. Given the weak nature of the current rebound, any further measures could lead to a 'double-dip' in business activity. Reflecting the weak outlook, business sentiment was at its second-lowest level on record, only just above August's historic low,"

khaleejtimes Monday, October 5, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : “Business activity in the Saudi Arabia non-oil private sector ticked up in September, supported by a return to sales growth as the economy started to find its footing after the COVID-19 lockdown,”

arabnews Monday, October 5, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “some way to go to fully recover,” “Output growth remains well below normal, and jobs are still falling, albeit at a slower rate. Firms will require consistent rises in sales to support a strong end to the year”

arabnews Monday, October 5, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "It was the highest reading since October 2019 and, when comparing with historical growth trends, was indicative of a rise in quarterly GDP,"

iol Monday, October 5, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Expansions in output and demand will be needed to help businesses revive job markets though, as employment continued to fall steeply. A rise in jobs will likely appear after an increase in economic activity, as firms will need time to recoup losses from the pandemic,"

iol Monday, October 5, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "It was the highest reading since October 2019 and, when comparing with historical growth trends, was indicative of a rise in quarterly GDP,"

reuters-en Monday, October 5, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Expansions in output and demand will be needed to help businesses revive job markets though, as employment continued to fall steeply. A rise in jobs will likely appear after an increase in economic activity, as firms will need time to recoup losses from the pandemic,"

reuters-en Monday, October 5, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Higher demand was also supported by strong discounting efforts in September, the greatest since the end of 2019,"

thenational Monday, October 5, 2020 9:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The plunge in the SA PMI was testament to the impact that the nationwide lockdown has had on the economy,”

businessday Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:46:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Dubai’s non-oil economy saw a disappointing slowdown in growth in August, as the PMI fell for the first time since April,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2:38:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Business optimism weakened, with some firms expecting activity to improve but others citing that the unpredictability of the recovery could lead to business closures,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2:38:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Dubai's non-oil economy saw a disappointing slowdown in growth in August, as the PMI fell for the first time since April,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:31:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business optimism weakened, with some firms expecting activity to improve but others citing that the unpredictability of the recovery could lead to business closures,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:31:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Dubai's non-oil economy saw a disappointing slowdown in growth in August, as the PMI fell for the first time since April,"

4-traders Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business optimism weakened, with some firms expecting activity to improve but others citing that the unpredictability of the recovery could lead to business closures,"

4-traders Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The PMI Employment Index fell to its lowest in over 11 years of data collection, signalling a sharp fall in workforces as firms shed excess capacity and clamped down on employee costs. For most businesses, job cuts allowed them to remain in step with the muted economic recovery after lockdown, as demand growth failed to gain further momentum,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The lasting effects of the Covid-19 crisis were also apparent, with plenty of businesses noting that consumer confidence remained weak despite efforts to reopen the economy. Some areas saw an improvement though, especially with firms highlighting a pick-up in tourism. Business confidence strengthened to its highest for six months while inventories also expanded, suggesting there are positive signs for future growth,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Consumer demand remains weak, with new business picking up at only tentative rates in both July and August. As a result, employment levels were not sustained, with firms reporting a strong cut to workforce numbers,”

thenational Thursday, September 3, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Jobs data imprinted fresh concerns for the UAE non-oil private sector economy,”

news-yahoo Thursday, September 3, 2020 8:43:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : "Newly-imposed VAT changes stalled consumer spending across the Saudi Arabia economy in August, latest PMI data suggested,"

4-traders Thursday, September 3, 2020 7:37:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The recent steep increase in new COVID-19 cases led the government to impose stricter quarantine measures in Manila and the surrounding provinces in August… As a result, the Philippines Manufacturing PMI fell back to its lowest in three months in August,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, September 1, 2020 10:41:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Job losses remain apparent as firms continued to trim capacity at a steep rate to adapt to the new economic environment. Stocks were also reduced, extending the run of depletion to six months,”

pna Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:33:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "However, this came at a cost to cash flow. With margins tight and sales still at relatively weak levels, firms continued to shed jobs in order to cut back on staffing costs although the rate of reduction did slow from June,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “This could be self-fulfilling even if there is no further spike in Covid-19,”

telegraph Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "this acted as a drag on overall business conditions,"

wsau Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:44:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "this acted as a drag on overall business conditions,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:28:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "this acted as a drag on overall business conditions,"

4-traders Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:49:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The county is commencing on a long, complex and difficult journey in a world that has been turned upside down in just a few months”

gloucestercitizen Friday, July 24, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about The UK ) : “The facts are there for all to see: the historic friendship with Oman remains a very close one. Furthermore Britain has had other similar friendships over the years mostly with voting democracies but also with ruling kings, queens, shahs and sultans,”

dailymaverick Monday, July 20, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “On the delicate question of reserving the right to use force there is a need to recognise amongst friends and allies what it is to consult, what it is to decide and what it is to avoid embarrassment,”

dailymaverick Monday, July 20, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

David Owen dit : “qu’en avalisant la prise de la Slavonie occidentale par le gouvernement croate, le Groupe de contact a en fait donné le feu vert aux Bosno-Serbes pour attaquer Srebrenica et Zepa”

mondialisation Sunday, July 12, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest PMI survey data offered hopeful signs for the Dubai non-oil private sector,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business activity was back in positive territory," "Some sectors were on the path back to normality, according to survey respondents, though others presented a more cautious picture, finding that demand in some areas, notably travel and tourism, was still extremely weak"

thenational Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:17:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “Higher demand at some companies, increased backlogs and sentiment rising to a six-month high all point to firms hopefully restarting hiring in the near future,”

alarabiya-en Monday, July 6, 2020 12:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Employment numbers still fell at an accelerated rate in June, although multiple signals suggest this will soon change,” “Higher demand at some companies, increased backlogs and sentiment rising to a six-month high all point to firms hopefully restarting hiring in the near future”

news-yahoo Monday, July 6, 2020 8:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "At 50.4 in June, the UAE PMI signalled the first stage of recovery in the non-oil private sector. More firms are now seeing an increase in activity as opposed to a decline, while new orders grew at the fastest rate in ten months,"

wsau Sunday, July 5, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Evidence from panellists suggested that balance sheets remain in a tricky situation, as firms made another solid cut to workforces in order to reduce costs. Thus it may be a long path to recovery for the labour market,"

wsau Sunday, July 5, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : "However, demand levels still remain weak, and the growing surge of COVID-19 cases will likely worry consumers going forward,"

rttnews Friday, July 3, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Cyril Ramaphosa ) : “This relaxation of COVID-19-related measures came despite the continued rise in case numbers, as President Ramaphosa reportedly opted to preserve economic livelihoods and boost the ailing South African economy,”

iol Friday, July 3, 2020 3:16:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Employment also remains a difficult area, having fallen for eight months in a row,”

businessday Friday, July 3, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Cyril Ramaphosa ) : "This relaxation of COVID-19-related measures came despite the continued rise in case numbers, as President Ramaphosa reportedly opted to preserve economic livelihoods and boost the ailing South African economy,"

4-traders Friday, July 3, 2020 11:42:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “They need a very targeted response to try to create jobs for people for whom the labor market isn’t going to return to normal,”

news-yahoo Friday, July 3, 2020 7:46:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Boris Johnson ) : “What I do know about the chancellor’s response is that he has acted at size, in a very targeted way to try to keep the economy afloat,” “So I’m assuming that, at some point, there will be a very targeted, appropriate response that may well surprise us all on the upside. But what Boris Johnson announced this week wasn’t it”

news-yahoo Friday, July 3, 2020 7:46:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms have noticeably held back from hiring as a result of weak demand, as employment numbers dropped at the steepest rate since March,”

bworldcom Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “The sharper decline in workforces suggests that manufacturers may need to see a strong rebound in goods demand before job levels can expand,”

bworldcom Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Signs from new orders and export orders data are encouraging, but the recovery may still be gradual as the pandemic continues and even accelerates in some regions,”

bworldcom Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “This virus poses a huge challenge for researchers because so much about it is unknown. In order to fight it, we need a team effort. This project has brought together pathologists, virologists, pharmacologists, and researchers who usually focus on the heart and circulatory diseases,”

theepochtimes Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Drawing on this range of expertise will give us the best chance of finding a desperately needed treatment for Covid-19,”

theepochtimes Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "While the Dubai PMI ticked up from the record low suffered in April, the latest survey data suggested economic conditions remain a long way from recovery in May,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Subdued demand prompted further cuts to jobs, although the fall in employment did ease to the slowest rate seen during the pandemic. At the same time, the sentiment-led future output index signalled that firms remain unsure about the path to recovery. Activity is expected to improve in the year ahead, but it remains to be seen how long it will take for the Dubai economy to rebound following Covid-19,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Businesses highlighted that despite restrictions on economic activity being partly lifted, weak consumer demand and a slow market response stopped them from making headway into covering their losses,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "While the Dubai PMI ticked up from the record low suffered in April, the latest survey data suggested economic conditions remain a long way from recovery in May,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Activity is expected to improve in the year ahead, but it remains to be seen how long it will take for the Dubai economy to rebound following Covid-19,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest survey data suggested economic conditions remain a long way from recovery in May,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:45:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses highlighted that, despite restrictions on economic activity being partly lifted, weak consumer demand and a slow market response stopped them from making headway into covering their losses,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:45:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest survey data suggested economic conditions remain a long way from recovery in May,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses highlighted that, despite restrictions on economic activity being partly lifted, weak consumer demand and a slow market response stopped them from making headway into covering their losses,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Most notably from the latest survey results, business sentiment regarding the 12-month outlook for activity turned negative for the first time in the series,” “As such, firms are increasingly concerned that the extended lockdown period may hurt business activity for some time”

iol Friday, June 5, 2020 6:55:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Most notably from the latest survey results, business sentiment regarding the 12-month outlook for activity turned negative for the first time in the series,” “As such, firms are increasingly concerned that the extended lockdown period may hurt business activity for some time”

iol Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Output and new orders fell again as private sector demand remained broadly stagnant. Export sales were also weak. In addition, job losses accelerated to the quickest pace in over three years,"

albawaba-en Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Output and new orders fell again as private sector demand remained broadly stagnant. Export sales were also weak. In addition, job losses accelerated to the quickest pace in over three years,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 4, 2020 7:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Lockdown measures worldwide have notably reduced exports, as well as limiting input supply. However, May data suggested that these impacts are lessening as some countries move to lighter measures. Export sales in the UAE fell again, but at a softer rate, while deliveries were helped by the lifting of travel restrictions,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The remaining solace for Egyptian firms is that overall cost burdens eased for the first time in the series history, as wage cuts coupled with only a marginal rise in purchase prices in May. This could be important as firms look to maintain low output prices for when the economy recovers, with the market environment likely to be challenging,” “Sentiment was still positive, though concerns arose that the US/China relationship is worsening, which could affect any rebound in global demand,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms are increasingly concerned that the extended lockdown period may hurt business activity for some time,”

businessday Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The lockdown across SA ... is likely to massively affect economic growth, according to the SA PMI,”

businessday Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Most notably from the latest survey results, business sentiment regarding the 12-month outlook for activity turned negative for the first time in the series,"

4-traders Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Solace for Egyptian firms is that overall cost burdens eased for the first time in the series history, as wage cuts coupled with only a marginal rise in purchase prices in May,” “This could be important as firms look to maintain low output prices for when the economy recovers, with the market environment likely to be challenging”

thenational Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:30:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The Philippines PMI signaled a softer decline in operating conditions across the manufacturing sector in May. The headline index picked up and was much higher than in April when the lockdown had its greatest impact on production,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “We are very pleased to be partnering with Trevena in our endeavor to combat the global threat posed by this pandemic,”

4-traders Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Price pressures began to inflate in May after marked decreases during March and April. Raw material prices rose slightly as reductions in global supply started to outweigh weaker demand and lead to difficulties in acquiring inputs,” “Output prices also increased, but firms tried to keep charge inflation low, hoping this would encourage an improvement in sales once demand conditions have returned to normal”

bworldcom Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

David Owen added ( about Queen ) : "The Queen puts up with many different people, but Ceaușescu was too much for her. "

themirror Friday, May 22, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The plunge in the South Africa PMI was testament to the impact that the nationwide lockdown has had on the economy,”

eyewitness-news Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:02:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “With the lockdown in place, many firms simply shut down operations, rather than partially reducing output,” “As such, the magnitude of the collapse in economic activity could be even more cataclysmic than the index suggests, with jobs and revenues set to suffer greatly as well”

eyewitness-news Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:02:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The plunge in the SA PMI was testament to the impact that the nationwide lockdown has had on the economy,”

businessday Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:08:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The plunge in the South Africa PMI was testament to the impact that the nationwide lockdown has had on the economy,"

4-traders Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : "With the lockdown in place, many firms simply shut down operations, rather than partially reducing output," "As such, the magnitude of the collapse in economic activity could be even more cataclysmic than the index suggests, with jobs and revenues set to suffer greatly as well"

4-traders Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business sentiment reached the lowest in nearly three years, reflecting heightened uncertainty from the COVID-19 crisis. While firms on balance remain optimistic of growth in the coming year, some panelists were apprehensive, noting that the risk of an economic downturn was increasing,"

arabnews Tuesday, May 5, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business expectations remain strong though, in fact improving since March, which may suggest firms will look to retain workforces for when the economy reopens,"

arabnews Tuesday, May 5, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Shop closures and restrictions in domestic and international travel had huge repercussions on new business, which fell at an unprecedented pace after also declining sharply during March,"

arabnews Tuesday, May 5, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Shop closures and restrictions in domestic and international travel had huge repercussions on new business, which fell at an unprecedented pace after also declining sharply during March,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business sentiment reached the lowest in nearly three years, reflecting heightened uncertainty from the Covid-19 crisis. While firms on balance remain optimistic of growth in the coming year, some panelists were apprehensive, noting that the risk of an economic downturn was increasing,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Business expectations remain strong though, in fact improving since March, which may suggest firms will look to retain workforces for when the economy reopens,”

middleeasteye Tuesday, May 5, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The full month of lockdown measures and business restrictions led to a steep decline in UAE non-oil private sector activity in April. Shop closures and restrictions in domestic and international travel had huge repercussions on new business, which fell at an unprecedented pace after also declining sharply during March,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 11:01:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “businesses lucky enough to remain open scaled back activity on a massive scale, as many highlighted sharp falls in domestic sales and foreign demand,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, May 5, 2020 10:31:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business expectations remain strong though, in fact improving since March, which may suggest firms will look to retain workforces for when the economy reopens,"

wsau Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Shop closures and restrictions in domestic and international travel had huge repercussions on new business, which fell at an unprecedented pace after also declining sharply during March,"

wsau Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business sentiment reached the lowest in nearly three years, reflecting heightened uncertainty from the COVID-19 crisis. While firms on balance remain optimistic of growth in the coming year, some panelists were apprehensive, noting that the risk of an economic downturn was increasing,"

wsau Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “The headline PMI posted 31.6, another record low after March’s dismal figure. Output declined at a rapid pace, signalling that industrial production data is likely to be bleak during the lockdown period,”

manilatimes Monday, May 4, 2020 11:12:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “The headline PMI posted 31.6, another record low after March’s dismal figure. Output declined at a rapid pace, signalling that industrial production data is likely to be bleak during the lockdown period,”

manilatimes Monday, May 4, 2020 8:38:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Sector data signalled that the travel and tourism industry was most drastically affected in March, amid a large drop in global tourism as countries placed border controls to limit the virus spread,"

wsau Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:16:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "New business volumes fell at a steep pace, driven by lower customer sales, reduced tourism and weaker trade as countries across the world closed borders,"

4-traders Sunday, April 5, 2020 10:59:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "March data captured the period before the total lockdown at the end of the month, signalling we may be at the precipice of an even deeper recession than currently predicted by the PMI,"

xinhuanet_en Saturday, April 4, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "March data captured the period before the total lockdown at the end of the month, signalling we may be at the precipice of an even deeper recession than currently predicted by the PMI,"

4-traders Friday, April 3, 2020 11:48:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Exports were similarly down as surrounding countries enforced their own lockdowns whilst curtailing foreign orders,”

bworldcom Thursday, April 2, 2020 1:33:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms that remained open meanwhile saw a large delay in supplier delivery times, restricting their ability to operate at full capacity,”

bworldcom Thursday, April 2, 2020 1:33:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Port congestion at Durban (the third populous city in South Africa) and other locations meant that many businesses were forced to limit activity, with exports to China also decreasing,"

xinhuanet_en Tuesday, March 17, 2020 8:38:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The headline reading of 50.1 signalled that business conditions broadly stagnated, driven by the first monthly fall in new orders in four years,”

thenational Monday, March 9, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "With many UAE firms also suffering from credit issues, backlogs rose for the fifth month running. While many firms remained upbeat for the year ahead, business expectations were hit by fears that the virus outbreak could damage an already struggling domestic economy. As a result, confidence for future output fell to a near two-year low,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, March 3, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “I think the big change is when we started pounding on metal,” “The first occupational hearing loss was probably suffered by people like tinsmiths and silversmiths and ironmongers and church bell ringers — [jobs that included] these high-frequency, very loud sounds made by striking metal”

pri Monday, February 10, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “People who work in open offices undergo stresses that people who have their own little, quiet studies do not,” “And they can show up in all sorts of ways in health effects. Insomnia is a place where it commonly occurs”

pri Monday, February 10, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen remarked : “The ear is an amazing piece of equipment,” “And there were hearing researchers that I spoke with who said, ‘The more I’ve learned about this, the more I’m amazed that it works.’ And I think there is that astonishment,”

pri Monday, February 10, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “I would scout the internet. I would ask people I know”

southwales-eveningpost Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “I didn’t really question him about it really,” “He just said he had sourced a Gator and I had no reason really to disbelieve him”

southwales-eveningpost Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “I would scout the internet. I would ask people I know”

icWales Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:43:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “I didn’t really question him about it really,” “He just said he had sourced a Gator and I had no reason really to disbelieve him”

icWales Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:43:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Following the disruption from severe load-shedding in December, SA’s private sector continued to deteriorate at the start of the year, with output and new orders falling further,”

businessday Wednesday, February 5, 2020 2:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Key to the decline was firms' efforts to reduce employment at one of the fastest rates on record in order to streamline costs. Input prices continued to rise while output charges dropped, placing notable pressure on margins,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about World Expo ) : "Despite lower prices, new orders fell for the second time in three months in January, adding extra pressure on businesses and halting output growth. Looking ahead, it is hoped by many firms that the upcoming Expo 2020 will restore new business volumes and kick-start activity. Another bright note is growing momentum in export sales, which businesses have attributed to stabilisation in some international markets,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The IHS Markit UAE PMI continued to worsen in January, and this month fell below the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction for the first time in over 10 years,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, February 4, 2020 2:47:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Looking ahead, it is hoped by many firms that the upcoming Expo 2020 will restore new business volumes and kick-start activity. Another bright note is growing momentum in export sales, which businesses have attributed to stabilization in some international markets,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, February 4, 2020 2:47:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Export sales have now risen in three out of the past four months, signaling an improving trade climate as US-China relations appear to brighten. If this is sustained, sales growth could strengthen further this year,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:50:00 PM EAT

David Owen explained : “However, one clear issue heightened by the eruption was road traffic, which has disrupted delivery times in each of the past six months,” “The government is seeking to address this with their ‘Build, Build, Build’ project to place greater investment in road infrastructure. This is clearly an important project for manufacturers, with several pinning confidence around future output onto improved traffic conditions,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:50:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The IHS Markit UAE PMI continued to worsen in January, and this month fell below the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction for the first time in over ten years,"

wsau Tuesday, February 4, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Key to the decline were firms' efforts to reduce employment at one of the fastest rates on record in order to streamline costs,"

wsau Tuesday, February 4, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Looking ahead, it is hoped by many firms that the upcoming Expo 2020 will restore new business volumes and kick-start activity,"

wsau Tuesday, February 4, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “Operating conditions improved at the joint-strongest pace for a year, with production increasing moderately amid stronger demand for goods,”

manilatimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 1:18:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The government is seeking to address this with their ‘Build, Build, Build’ project to place greater investment in road infrastructure. This is clearly an important project for manufacturers, with several pinning confidence around future output onto improved traffic conditions,”

bworldcom Monday, February 3, 2020 10:36:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “National businesses — large banks for example — who do business here told me ‘We believe in inclusiveness. We value all people,”

WashingtonPost Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “number of our members who made it clear that national businesses — large banks for example — who do business here told me ‘we believe in inclusiveness, we value all people,”

WashingtonPost Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The Dubai non-oil economy showed further signs of weakness at the end of 2019, with new order growth the slowest in nearly four years. Nevertheless, business activity continued to expand sharply, mainly because firms expect things to pick up in the year ahead. The Expo 2020 is a key feature of firms' hopes for the future, as it promises to bring a timely boost to investment and spending across Dubai,"

khaleejtimes Sunday, January 12, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The Dubai non-oil economy showed further signs of weakness at the end of 2019, with new order growth the slowest in nearly four years. Nevertheless, business activity continued to expand sharply, mainly because firms expect things to pick up in the year ahead,”

thenational Sunday, January 12, 2020 2:22:00 PM EAT

David Owen says : “More affordable options would be proteins like West Coast or B.C. snapper,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:18:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Businesses expect 2020 to be a more upbeat year, amid forecasts of greater tourism and investment in the economy. This may be able to lift hiring activity, which has remained subdued throughout the past year or so,"

khaleejtimes Monday, January 6, 2020 6:18:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “With the country's electricity supplier Eskom implementing stage 6 load-shedding in December, many SA businesses saw activity and trade brought to a standstill,”

businessday Monday, January 6, 2020 3:31:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Eskom has warned that further load-shedding could occur in January and beyond, placing greater headwinds on domestic firms,”

businessday Monday, January 6, 2020 3:31:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “many South African businesses saw activity and trade brought to a standstill,”

miningweekly Monday, January 6, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “many South African businesses saw activity and trade brought to a standstill,”

news-yahoo Monday, January 6, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Businesses expect 2020 to be a more upbeat year, amid forecasts of greater tourism and investment in the economy. This may be able to lift hiring activity, which has remained subdued throughout the past year or so,"

khaleejtimes Monday, January 6, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Despite contracting further, both output and new orders fell at softer rates than in November. This indicates that the downturn in the non-oil sector is beginning to ease,”

ahram-EN Monday, January 6, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The UAE non-oil economy ended the year on a very different note to where it started . The second half was much more subdued, with sales struggling to rise despite further price cuts,"

albawaba-en Monday, January 6, 2020 11:25:00 AM EAT

David Owen noted : "Nevertheless, businesses expect 2020 to be a more upbeat year, amid forecasts of greater tourism and investment in the economy,"

rttnews Monday, January 6, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The UAE non-oil economy ended the year on a very different note to where it started . The second half was much more subdued, with sales struggling to rise despite further price cuts,"

khaleejtimes Monday, January 6, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Despite contracting further, both output and new orders fell at softer rates than in November. This indicates that the downturn in the non-oil sector is beginning to ease,"

wsau Monday, January 6, 2020 8:36:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Most notably for manufacturers though are clear supply-side issues that are restricting output. Growing road and port congestion, particularly in Manila, remain a key feature of businesses’ concerns,”

bworldcom Thursday, January 2, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “The government has announced its ‘Build, Build, Build’ program to address the problem which some firms are hopeful will reduce supply chain blockages. Nevertheless, for the moment, production is being limited, and may remain so until these issues have been addressed,”

bworldcom Thursday, January 2, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "On the positive side, the outlook for next year is becoming more optimistic, as firms expect new projects to appear as the economy is invigorated by the upcoming Expo 2020. This helped employment to rise at the strongest rate in almost two years,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, December 11, 2019 8:41:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Anecdotal evidence commonly linked the decline to subdued market conditions and weaker customer demand,”

trendnews-az Thursday, December 5, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “With cost pressures remaining subdued, firms continued to lower selling prices in November. The latest reduction was sharp and extended the current sequence to 14 months,” “As has been the case recently, respondents highlighted that strong competition forced them to offer discounts. That said, the rate at which charges fell softened for the first time since July,”

trendnews-az Thursday, December 5, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Anecdotal evidence commonly linked the decline to subdued market conditions and weaker customer demand,"

wsau Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:04:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "With cost pressures remaining subdued, firms continued to lower selling prices in November. The latest reduction was sharp and extended the current sequence to 14 months," "As has been the case recently, respondents highlighted that strong competition forced them to offer discounts. That said, the rate at which charges fell softened for the first time since July,"

wsau Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:04:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets. On the positive side, inflationary pressures continued to ease, with the latest mark-up in input costs being the second-softest on record. This allowed companies to raise input buying and also lower selling prices for the first time since May. The drop in charges may see some demand restored in future months,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, December 3, 2019 8:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,”

egyptindependent Tuesday, December 3, 2019 6:40:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,”

angop Tuesday, December 3, 2019 4:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,”

ahram-EN Tuesday, December 3, 2019 1:50:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,"

4-traders Tuesday, December 3, 2019 12:36:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "On the positive side, inflationary pressures continued to ease, with the latest mark-up in input costs being the second-softest on record. This allowed companies to raise input buying and also lower selling prices for the first time since May," "The drop in charges may see some demand restored in future months"

thenational Tuesday, December 3, 2019 10:57:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,"

wsau Tuesday, December 3, 2019 9:18:00 AM EAT

David Owen writes : “our ears are complicated, delicate instruments that largely evolved in far quieter times than the current age of rock concerts, loud restaurants, power tools and earbuds”

wral Friday, November 15, 2019 3:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business conditions in Dubai strengthened at an accelerating pace in October, as the headline PMI rose for the second month running from August's recent low. Driving the increase was a notably sharper rise in new work, concentrated on the travel and tourism sector,"

albawaba-en Tuesday, November 12, 2019 1:00:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business conditions in Dubai strengthened at an accelerating pace in October, as the headline PMI rose for the second month running from August's recent low. Driving the increase was a notably sharper rise in new work, concentrated on the travel and tourism sector,"

khaleejtimes Monday, November 11, 2019 11:35:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The amount of new work also remained subdued, as competition meant that sales increased only marginally from September. Cash issues were again a factor hampering firms in October,"

albawaba-en Wednesday, November 6, 2019 12:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "However, the most problematic indication from the survey was that further reductions in output charges are failing to boost sales. Firms have responded with an even larger price drop, the sharpest on record, but it seems that demand weakness is lingering in the private sector,"

albawaba-en Wednesday, November 6, 2019 12:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen concluded : “Moreover, after falling to a near three-year low in September, the forward-looking business outlook improved greatly during October, signalling regained hopes of stronger market activity in the months ahead,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, November 5, 2019 11:18:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The amount of new work also remained subdued, as competition meant that sales increased only marginally from September. Cash issues were again a factor hampering firms in October,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:16:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "However, the most problematic indication from the survey was that further reductions in output charges are failing to boost sales. Firms have responded with an even larger price drop, the sharpest on record, but it seems that demand weakness is lingering in the private sector,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:16:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Yet there were still several firms that emphasised the continuing impact of wider economic conditions on business output,"

irishsun Tuesday, November 5, 2019 4:07:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Yet there were still several firms that emphasised the continuing impact of wider economic conditions on business output,"

polandsun Tuesday, November 5, 2019 3:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Labour market conditions have reportedly been slow, although continued hiring activity among surveyed firms suggests a possible improvement in the future,”

ahram-EN Tuesday, November 5, 2019 1:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "while signalling a marginal deterioration in operating conditions, was still above the series average of 48.4, and thus pointed to a softer decline than usual"

thenational Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Labour market conditions have reportedly been slow, although continued hiring activity among surveyed firms suggests a possible improvement in the future,"

thenational Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The forward-looking business outlook improved greatly during October, signalling regained hopes of stronger market activity in the months ahead,"

thenational Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Production expanded at a slightly quicker rate, alongside a marginal uptick in the pace of new order growth. On the other hand, employment rose at a slower rate, while stock of purchases grew to the least extent for three months,”

manilatimes Monday, November 4, 2019 7:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Despite a solid rise in cost burdens, many firms looked to keep prices unchanged in order to maintain a strong market environment,” “Business expectations dropped to the lowest in the series history. However, with a good proportion of firms still expecting activity to rise in the year ahead, the overall outlook remained positive,”

manilatimes Monday, November 4, 2019 7:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "It's just time to go ahead and bring it all out there," "People are interested in locally grown. They want to know where it came from and can go out to the farm and see it"

arkansasonline Sunday, November 3, 2019 12:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "The slowdown led to a further weakening in the level of sentiment towards the one-year business outlook. That said, most firms are still optimistic that price discounting will encourage greater sales in the future, while continuing to mention the positive impact that Expo 2020 is likely to have on the local economy,"

albawaba-en Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:37:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : "The slowdown led to a further weakening in the level of sentiment towards the one-year business outlook. That said, most firms are still optimistic that price discounting will encourage greater sales in the future, while continuing to mention the positive impact that Expo 2020 is likely to have on the local economy,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, October 9, 2019 8:00:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "The slowdown led to a further weakening in the level of sentiment towards the one-year business outlook. That said, most firms are still optimistic that price discounting will encourage greater sales in the future, while continuing to mention the positive impact that the Expo 2020 is likely to have on the local economy,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, October 9, 2019 12:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The fall in new orders was mainly domestic, with panelists reporting a third consecutive increase in foreign sales, albeit one that was softer than in August,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 4:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Higher prices for fuel and other raw materials dampened some firms’ expectations. Falling sales also harmed the overall outlook. That said, panelists still expect activity to improve over the next 12 months,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 4:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The UAE non-oil economy continued to lose steam at the end of the third quarter of 2019. After comparatively strong demand growth earlier this year, September data signaled the weakest monthly upturn in new orders in the survey history,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Companies reported further competitive pressures, while also seeing a slowdown in customer movement despite sustained price discounting,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses were more downbeat towards the one-year outlook. Sentiment eased to the lowest in seven months, but was still stronger than the series average, with the Expo 2020 remaining a key source of optimism among panelists,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “With some businesses hampered by unrest over the course of September, the headline PMI signalled a further deterioration in the health of the private sector economy,”

iol Thursday, October 3, 2019 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest survey results meant that the average PMI reading for the third quarter posted at 49.1, the lowest for the year so far, and suggested that third quarter GDP growth will be modest at best,”

iol Thursday, October 3, 2019 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The fall in new orders was mainly domestic, with panelists reporting a third consecutive increase in foreign sales, albeit one that was softer than in August,"

thenational Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:40:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Companies reported further competitive pressures, while also seeing a slowdown in customer movement despite sustained price discounting,”

trendnews-az Thursday, October 3, 2019 11:30:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Companies reported further competitive pressures, while also seeing a slowdown in customer movement despite sustained price discounting,"

wsau Thursday, October 3, 2019 9:06:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The dynamic will be quite different and the ECB will become a much more difficult institution to read and understand,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, October 1, 2019 2:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The dynamic will be quite different and the ECB will become a much more difficult institution to read and understand,"

news-yahoo Tuesday, October 1, 2019 1:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The dynamic will be quite different and the ECB will become a much more difficult institution to read and understand,"

4-traders Tuesday, October 1, 2019 12:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "We need more young people to build their lives here in Gloucestershire to support our existing industrial strengths, such as advanced engineering, and help us exploit new opportunities - in cyber-tech, agri-tech, and green technology in particular. "

gloucestercitizen Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "We need more young people to build their lives here in Gloucestershire to support our existing industrial strengths"

gloucestercitizen Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The slowdown in the eurozone is not about domestic forces but global trade more generally,"

4-traders Thursday, September 12, 2019 1:21:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The travel & tourism sector also saw an easing in growth, albeit only marginally. Growth in Dubai's private sector economy, as suggested by the PMI, eased in August, with the headline reading dropping to a three-and-a-half year low and only signalling a modest uplift in business conditions,"

khaleejtimes Monday, September 9, 2019 6:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Weak economic sentiment weighed on the private sector again in August,"

4-traders Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:31:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Concerns around current economic and employment conditions are still being highlighted by panellists as limiting business activity,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, September 3, 2019 11:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen explained : “The decline was due to a drop in sales which, whilst down for the third time in four months, was the weakest fall seen in this period,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, September 3, 2019 11:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The dip in activity growth dampened business sentiment in August, although the underlying forecast was still strong. With the Expo 2020 coming, many businesses were positive that the market will see strong levels of activity in the coming year,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, September 3, 2019 8:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Sentiment (among companies) has been subdued since the middle of 2018, but is starting to pick up now amid hopes of a recovery in growth,” “That said, concerns around current economic and employment conditions are still being highlighted by panellists as limiting business activity”

ahram-EN Tuesday, September 3, 2019 6:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The decline was due to a drop in sales which, while down for the third time in four months, was the weakest fall seen in this period,"

thenational Tuesday, September 3, 2019 10:47:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Companies are appearing increasingly optimistic for the year ahead. Sentiment has been subdued since the middle of 2018, but is starting to pick up now amid hopes of a recovery in growth,"

thenational Tuesday, September 3, 2019 10:47:00 AM EAT

David Owen explained : “One note of caution from the data was another moderate fall in export demand. New orders from abroad have now fallen in 10 out of the last 12 months, as trading conditions in the region remain difficult due to the US-China trade war,”

bworldcom Tuesday, September 3, 2019 12:39:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “One note of caution from the data was another moderate fall in export demand. New orders from abroad have now fallen in 10 out of the last 12 months, as trading conditions in the region remain difficult due to the US-China trade war,”

manilatimes Monday, September 2, 2019 9:27:00 PM EAT

David Owen adds : "Unless this potential basic legal contradiction is grappled with at the highest political level it is hard to see the Withdrawal Treaty being agreed"

belfasttelegraph Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:11:00 AM EAT

David Owen adds : "As a politician I am sure you can understand that this basic contradiction is now at the core of the dispute between our countries. "

independent-ie Wednesday, August 7, 2019 4:48:00 AM EAT

David Owen explained : “A noticeable factor was an increase in contracts from foreign clients, leading to the first rise in new export orders since August 2018. The rise in demand came from several countries, signalling that Egyptian businesses are growing in their competitiveness on trade,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, August 6, 2019 3:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “As such, it is likely that the impact on costs will be temporary, with the rate of inflation possibly returning to its relatively. low level seen during the first half of 2019,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, August 6, 2019 3:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "With a surprisingly sharp downturn in South Africa GDP in the first quarter weighing on sentiment, businesses have continued to report a challenging environment across the private sector economy in July,"

irishsun Monday, August 5, 2019 9:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "Employment was cut for the first time since March and at one of the fastest rates in nearly two years,"

irishsun Monday, August 5, 2019 9:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The rise in demand came from a number of countries, signaling that Egyptian businesses are growing in their competitiveness on trade,”

alarabiya-en Monday, August 5, 2019 4:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Optimism toward future output growth improved in July. Some firms based their outlook on hopes of a strengthening Egyptian pound in the near-term as the US dollar may fall in value through interest rate cuts,”

alarabiya-en Monday, August 5, 2019 4:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Overall, firms are generally positive when regarding the future condition of the economy,”

alarabiya-en Monday, August 5, 2019 4:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “July data suggest that businesses are struggling to achieve further growth at the start of the second half of 2019,”

angop Monday, August 5, 2019 3:56:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "July data suggest that businesses are struggling to achieve further growth at the start of the second half of 2019,"

4-traders Monday, August 5, 2019 11:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Despite the sudden uplift in demand, price pressures appeared unaffected. Input prices rose at only a modest pace, with an improvement in the exchange rate with the US dollar helping to ease the impact of higher raw material prices. This fed through into the softest increase in selling prices at manufacturers since June 2017,” “Overall, this should help to maintain strong sales growth if demand conditions remain elevated,”

manilatimes Friday, August 2, 2019 12:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Despite the sudden uplift in demand, price pressures appeared unaffected. Input prices rose at only a modest pace, with an improvement in the exchange rate with the US dollar helping to ease the impact of higher raw material prices. This fed through into the softest increase in selling prices at manufacturers since June 2017. Overall, this should help to maintain strong sales growth if demand conditions remain elevated,”

bworldcom Thursday, August 1, 2019 9:37:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business conditions remained challenging in June,"

irishsun Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "Firms reflected a continuing period of difficulty in the domestic economy, as first quarter growth results showed a 3.2% annualised contraction. The offshoot impact on the rand, along with a steep rise in fuel prices, also led to a sharp mark-up in overall costs,"

irishsun Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Many companies may switch to using up their inventories, in which case activity could dry up,”

bworldcom Monday, July 1, 2019 8:38:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Nevertheless, recent PMI readings show that the government faces a difficult struggle to reignite growth this year,”

thenationonlineng Monday, June 10, 2019 3:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “It’s something the market looks at now it but at the moment it is out of sync with other indicators,”

hellenicshippingnews Friday, June 7, 2019 6:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “would be more significant than the creation of another TLTRO in boosting demand for euros globally and reserve managers would be part of that story,”

gulf-times Friday, June 7, 2019 2:50:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “Maybe there will be more focus on pushing forward this agenda and taking advantage of the US and China having this trade spat,”

gulf-times Friday, June 7, 2019 2:50:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Future sentiment rose to the highest for 13 months, showing that there is still confidence in the South African economy. "Nevertheless, recent PMI readings show that the government faces a difficult struggle to reignite growth this year,”

iol Thursday, June 6, 2019 11:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Future sentiment rose to the highest for 13 months, showing that there is still confidence in the South African economy,"

irishsun Wednesday, June 5, 2019 7:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Nevertheless, recent PMI readings show that the government faces a difficult struggle to reignite growth this year,”

businessday Wednesday, June 5, 2019 7:16:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Future sentiment rose to the highest for 13 months, showing that there is still confidence in the South African economy,"

polandsun Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "would be more significant than the creation of another TLTRO in boosting demand for euros globally and reserve managers would be part of that story,"

4-traders Tuesday, June 4, 2019 5:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "Maybe there will be more focus on pushing forward this agenda and taking advantage of the U.S and China having this trade spat,"

4-traders Tuesday, June 4, 2019 5:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Manufacturers may need to curb these resignations if they hope to sustain higher production levels,”

bworldcom Tuesday, June 4, 2019 2:22:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms were helped by a rise in foreign demand for only the second time since last September as the global trade war intensification led to weaker export conditions. This should ease some nerves in the wake of further tariffs announced by the US and China,”

manilatimes Monday, June 3, 2019 8:35:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Jens Weidmann ) : "Weidmann is not keen on providing liquidity for Italian banks. He thinks low rates are creating financial stability risks for insurers and banks,"

brisbanetimes Friday, May 31, 2019 3:58:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Jens Weidmann ) : "Weidmann is not keen on providing liquidity for Italian banks. He thinks low rates are creating financial stability risks for insurers and banks,"

smh Friday, May 31, 2019 3:26:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Jens Weidmann ) : "Weidmann is not keen on providing liquidity for Italian banks. He thinks low rates are creating financial stability risks for insurers and banks,"

watoday Friday, May 31, 2019 3:15:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "New orders failed to rise after firms reported slow customer response rates as they await the election results. Coupled with poor demand levels since mid-way through 2018, both sellers and suppliers were forced to reduce prices in April,"

4-traders Monday, May 6, 2019 11:36:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “This led to the first improvement in supplier delivery times in nine months…”

bworldcom Thursday, May 2, 2019 9:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen estime : "Au vu de l'opposition politique à une euro-obligation, un euro-bon du Trésor sûr serait considéré comme un pas dans la bonne direction"

usinenouvelle Tuesday, April 16, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen estime : "Au vu de l'opposition politique à une euro-obligation, un euro-bon du Trésor sûr serait considéré comme un pas dans la bonne direction"

challenges Tuesday, April 9, 2019 3:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Given the political opposition to a euro bond, a safe euro zone bill full stop would be seen as a good step in the right direction,"

4-traders Tuesday, April 9, 2019 12:25:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Given the political opposition to a euro bond, a safe euro zone bill full stop would be seen as a good step in the right direction,"

4-traders Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:53:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Slowing output growth and a comparably modest rise in new business hampered manufacturers in March, with PMI sliding for the fourth month running,” “Port congestion at Manila continues to increase lead times and reduce raw material supply, and will likely harm exports if the problem is not contained,”

pna Monday, April 1, 2019 7:24:00 AM EAT

David Owen says : “We felt GPS sampling would give us a better idea of what we were working with. Plus the biggest driver was the repeatability of it,” “It’s handy to go back to the same place and track how we’re doing”

fwi Monday, March 25, 2019 12:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The return to declining new export orders has dampened businesses' spirits somewhat. Supply chains faltered slightly as well, with some companies reportedly constrained by raw material shortages,"

4-traders Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11:36:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “With inflation falling and employment strong, manufacturers will likely see improved business conditions ahead,”

pna Friday, March 1, 2019 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen told ( about Liberal Democrata ) : “The great mistake would be to lose their novelty and link with the Liberal Democrats,”

newstatesman Wednesday, February 27, 2019 7:11:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “We have got her a coach [Sonal Győrik-Ramendra] who she goes to train with. It’s full-on over a weekend on a Saturday and a Sunday out there,”

newsandstar Friday, February 22, 2019 7:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen wrote : “There was no honour in my decision,”

srilankaguardian Saturday, February 9, 2019 6:40:00 PM EAT

David Owen told : “We feel we’ve listened and done our best to accommodate concerns,”

montrealgazette Wednesday, February 6, 2019 2:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Working with GWR, Network Rail, Gloucester City Council and Gloucestershire County Council, the investment at the Railway Station will not only create a much better environment for passengers but will also provide a safer, more attractive access and improve the connectivity of the city. GFirst LEP is pleased to support this important connectivity project for Gloucester and the business community”

gloucestercitizen Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Export orders fell for the fifth month in a row, as China, their top export destination, reported slower growth during 2018. This news may add to fears that exports could slow even further in the first quarter,”

manilatimes Saturday, February 2, 2019 12:01:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “strength in the domestic market should carry the industry through a potentially turbulent period”

manilatimes Saturday, February 2, 2019 12:01:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “We feel like we’ve listened and tried our best to accommodate people’s concerns,”

globalnews Friday, February 1, 2019 10:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “It went very well. We had shooters from all over Scotland and the North of England,”

newsandstar Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Kate Warner ) : "For those who might be considering requesting the Governor to host and event here, or to invite the Governor or Mr Warner anywhere across the state, please do that,"

abc-au Monday, January 14, 2019 1:07:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Kate Warner ) : “We greatly respect to office of the Governor of Tasmania and it is a great privilege and a pleasure to work for, and with, the Governor and Mr Warner. It’s in that spirit that we will continue through with you until the end of your term later this year,”

illawarramercury Sunday, January 13, 2019 3:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Kate Warner ) : "For those who might be considering requesting the Governor to host and event here, or to invite the Governor or Mr Warner anywhere across the state, please do that,"

abc-au Sunday, January 13, 2019 5:14:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The headline PMI was at its highest since July when conditions first deteriorated. Firms reported movement in a number of sectors, with the jobs market also elevated into expansionary territory,”

angop Friday, January 4, 2019 7:24:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The headline PMI was at its highest since July when conditions first deteriorated. Firms reported movement in a number of sectors, with the jobs market also elevated into expansionary territory,"

4-traders Friday, January 4, 2019 12:07:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “a notable waning in input cost inflation to the weakest seen in over two years”

manilatimes Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Likely helped by the fall in oil prices, firms also reported an easing of recent cost pressures, such as the exchange rate and the Train laws,”

manilatimes Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “It’s quite a view from up there,”

foxnews Saturday, December 15, 2018 11:39:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Given all the uncertainties about the outlook, not least what happens as the UK leaves the EU, we can construct scenarios where the BoE is having to cut rates again, or rates rise by more than expected over the next 12-18 months,”

reuters Thursday, November 2, 2017 5:43:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “the world faces a very grave situation over what to do to contain the Korean dictatorship”

belfasttelegraph Tuesday, September 5, 2017 9:37:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "the world faces a very grave situation over what to do to contain the Korean dictatorship"

breakingnews-ie Tuesday, September 5, 2017 8:57:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “There are not a lot of products that escape all safety agency regulation – it really is unusual,”

reuters Wednesday, August 23, 2017 11:12:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Domestic violence survivors often experience not just immediate dental trauma but typically have ongoing oral health problems related to lack of dental treatment," "What we are hoping for is that we can really make an impact on victims of domestic violence"

abc-au Thursday, March 9, 2017 2:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Missouri Department ) : "The director has not resigned. He continues to serve as the director of the Missouri Department of Corrections,"

hiawathaworldonline Thursday, December 15, 2016 8:37:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "I've never seen a legislator driving a vehicle they can't explain,"

siouxcityjournal Saturday, November 19, 2016 3:24:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “We want to see the result of the audit, and progress in the discussions with creditors, so that we can be confident that Mozambique's debt is set on a sustainable path”

allafrica Tuesday, November 15, 2016 8:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen afirmou : "O sistema já está a dar uma resposta a estas mudanças"

deutschewelle-pt_BR Tuesday, November 15, 2016 11:03:00 AM EAT

David Owen afirmou : "Já se constatou que a nível fiscal é necessário um esforço redobrado para se conseguirem atingir as metas que estão estabelecidas para Dezembro e do ponto de vista das reformas estruturais, é necessário fazê-las desenvolver um pouco mais rapidamente"

portalangop Thursday, September 22, 2016 1:56:00 PM EAT

David Owen afirmou : "Já se constatou que a nível fiscal é necessário um esforço redobrado para se conseguirem atingir as metas que estão estabelecidas para dezembro e do ponto de vista das reformas estruturais, é necessário fazê-las desenvolver um pouco mais rapidamente"

deutschewelle-pt_BR Tuesday, September 20, 2016 11:39:00 PM EAT

David Owen wrote : “Despite sales growth near-stalling, non-oil companies in Dubai increased output for the second month in a row in January,”

gulf-times Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Cost-cutting efforts were widespread, particularly as input shortages and global supply problems led to a marked increase in raw material prices,"

iol Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:26:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Compared to the results seen throughout 2020, the latest data indicated more favourable business conditions. However, with firms still having to make up lost ground from the COVID-19 lockdown, the pace of recovery so far appears subdued,"

economictimes Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:08:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Mike Parson ) : "Last year, the governor [Mike Parson] recommended putting $22 million toward paying down the more than $30 million the state owed counties for housing offenders who were convicted of state offenses," "However, lawmakers decided to only budget $9.7 million of the governor’s request. While it may not have been what the governor requested, the state did take the right step toward paying back some money they owed counties for housing state prisoners"

washingtonexaminer Monday, February 1, 2021 11:19:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Counties have been a part of past justice reinvestment initiatives and we hope to continue to work with state leaders and lawmakers to ensure that counties are represented when it comes to discussing how the state and local governments can reduce the costs of incarceration on taxpayers,"

washingtonexaminer Monday, February 1, 2021 11:19:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The restrictions we are proposing during this consultation is not to hit people who are homeless with a big stick, or anything like that,”

chroniclelive Thursday, January 28, 2021 2:08:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Looking ahead, firms continued to present a highly subdued outlook for business activity in December, despite some confidence that the confirmed effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines should help a global economic recovery in 2021. Businesses noted that the after-effects of the pandemic will continue to be felt across the non-oil sector, particularly as hiring remains weak and containment measures continue to stem export demand,"

khaleejtimes Monday, January 11, 2021 4:55:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “According to respondents, business activity has been helped by falling COVID-19 case numbers in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite other major economies suffering a ‘second wave’. The roll-out of a vaccine meanwhile led to increased optimism that demand will strengthen over the coming year,”

aawsat Wednesday, January 6, 2021 2:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “While PMI data over the fourth quarter of 2020 points to an easing to the downturn, demand indicators suggest that the economy has far to go to recover from the pandemic,” “Moreover, should restrictions be reimposed, the country could face a second decline in activity over the first quarter of 2021,”

businessday Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “According to respondents, business activity has been helped by falling COVID-19 case numbers in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite other major economies suffering a second wave. The rollout of a vaccine meanwhile led to increased optimism that demand will strengthen over the coming year,”

arabnews Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : “The Saudi Arabian non-oil economy is well on the path to recovery,”

arabnews Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “On the negative side, the latest expansion did not support a rise in job numbers during December. In fact, employment fell slightly as firms diverted spending towards inputs and noted that current capacity still allowed them to clear both new and outstanding work,”

arabnews Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : “The Saudi Arabian non-oil economy is well on the path to recovery,”

arabnews Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “On the negative side, the latest expansion did not support a rise in job numbers during December. In fact, employment fell slightly as firms diverted spending towards inputs and noted that current capacity still allowed them to clear both new and outstanding work,”

arabnews Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “According to respondents, business activity has been helped by falling COVID-19 case numbers in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite other major economies suffering a second wave. The rollout of a vaccine meanwhile led to increased optimism that demand will strengthen over the coming year,”

arabnews Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The jobs market continued to act as a drag on the sector, as employment fell again at the end of the year. Moreover, the rate of job shedding quickened, as cash flow shortages meant some firms were unable to pay for new staff. The subdued rate of cost inflation may help struggling businesses in the near term, although margins remained under pressure due to falling output charges as firms attempt to speed up the recovery in demand,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, January 5, 2021 7:22:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “This would leave the level of UK GDP still well below where it was at the beginning of 2020, highlighting the need for a further targeted fiscal response in the March Budget”

telegraph Monday, January 4, 2021 9:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen asked : “You’re not one of those militant female lawyer types, are you?”

nytimes Sunday, December 20, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen asked : “You’re not one of those militant female lawyer types, are you?”

nytimes Friday, December 18, 2020 3:12:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “A renewed fall in output and slower sales growth were evident across the Dubai non-oil private sector in November, highlighting the possibility of a ‘double-dip’ economic downturn from the pandemic,”

khaleejtimes Monday, December 14, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “However, news about effective vaccines could restore long-term optimism, as firms are likely to place greater hopes of a strong recovery in 2021,”

khaleejtimes Monday, December 14, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

David Owen wrote : “pointed to an economy getting back on its feet in November,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : "A third successive rise in the Saudi Arabia PMI pointed to an economy getting back on its feet in November,"

economictimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "hinting at a continued gap between the economy's current conditions and its pre-COVID momentum,"

economictimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “when can we reasonably collect signatures?”

siouxcityjournal Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses also showed weaker optimism towards the economic recovery from Covid-19, amid reports of weak demand and uncertainty about the future impact of the pandemic on activity and jobs. In fact, the overall level of confidence was the weakest in the series’ eight-year history,”

khaleejtimes Monday, November 9, 2020 1:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Output levels declined in the construction and travel and tourism sectors, mostly due to a lack of new building projects and weak tourist numbers,”

arabnews Monday, November 9, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses also showed weaker optimism towards the economic recovery from COVID-19, amid reports of weak demand and uncertainty about the future impact of the pandemic on activity and jobs,” “In fact, the overall level of confidence was the weakest in the series’ eight-year history”

arabnews Monday, November 9, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "I have ultimate respect for South Dakota voters. If they put both of these forward, you've got to implement them,"

hiawathaworldonline Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:33:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms noted that they are still struggling to raise the necessary funds to hire new staff,”

ahram-EN Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:10:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The recovery in demand across the UAE non-oil economy suffered in October,”

aljazeera-en Tuesday, November 3, 2020 6:51:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Firms indicated that financial issues at some clients and a slow resumption of projects have curbed the economic rebound since restrictions eased,"

rttnews Tuesday, November 3, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "Growth could accelerate further if restrictions remain loose, although there are still enduring risks that may slow the recovery,"

rttnews Tuesday, November 3, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Sales growth slowed to just a marginal pace, after a renewed upturn in September, that was in part due to a drop in export demand. Moreover, job numbers continued to fall, with the rate of decline accelerating for the first time since June,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, November 3, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms indicated that financial issues at some clients and a slow resumption of projects have curbed the economic rebound since restrictions eased,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, November 3, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : "While the latest PMI data indicated a further expansion in the Saudi Arabia non-oil private sector in October, there were reasons for fresh concern about the pace of recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak,"

economictimes Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Many businesses are hopeful that growth will strengthen in the coming 12 months, but there remains a high number of firms uncertain that markets can be fully revived with COVID-19 infections still prevalent around the world,"

economictimes Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "While the decline was mild, it nonetheless showed a stalling of growth momentum after the COVID-19 lockdown. Notably, sentiment amongst businesses towards the 12-month outlook was at a joint-record low as firms remained concerned that the pandemic could further hurt activity and spending,"

economictimes Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "September PMI data finalised a third-quarter period of modest economic recovery in Dubai,"

thedailystarBD Monday, October 12, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "On the downside, the PMI has failed to lift off or signal any strong rebounds in output so far, with firms often initiating price cuts in order to drive sales higher. Meanwhile, employment data signalled a cautious outlook as firms often shed workers to manage cost pressures and enable discounting,"

thedailystarBD Monday, October 12, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Furthermore, the recent rise in Covid-19 cases across the UAE and the threat of re-imposed restrictions could lead to a further dip in activity later this year. Firms will thus be wary of expanding too much or too quickly,"

khaleejtimes Sunday, October 11, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "September PMI data finalised a third-quarter period of modest economic recovery in Dubai,"

news-yahoo Sunday, October 11, 2020 1:00:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "On the downside, the PMI has failed to lift off or signal any strong rebounds in output so far, with firms often initiating price cuts in order to drive sales higher. Meanwhile, employment data signalled a cautious outlook as firms often shed workers to manage cost pressures and enable discounting,"

news-yahoo Sunday, October 11, 2020 1:00:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "September PMI data finalised a third-quarter period of modest economic recovery in Dubai,"

4-traders Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "On the downside, the PMI has failed to lift off or signal any strong rebounds in output so far, with firms often initiating price cuts in order to drive sales higher. Meanwhile, employment data signalled a cautious outlook as firms often shed workers to manage cost pressures and enable discounting,"

4-traders Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The PMI has failed to lift off or signal any strong rebounds in output so far, with firms often initiating price cuts in order to drive sales higher,”

alarabiya-en Sunday, October 11, 2020 8:26:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "It threatens increased youth usage. It threatens more traffic accidents. It's an intoxicant,"

koaa Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "This is a constitutional amendment, and this is not the place. Tobacco is not in the constitution; alcohol is not in the constitution," "Our polling suggests that a good segment of people that want to vote for Amendment A want to do so for medical reasons. They want to help people that are sick"

koaa Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "It threatens increased youth usage. It threatens more traffic accidents. It's an intoxicant,"

wkbw Saturday, October 10, 2020 3:13:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "This is a constitutional amendment, and this is not the place. Tobacco is not in the constitution; alcohol is not in the constitution," "Our polling suggests that a good segment of people that want to vote for Amendment A want to do so for medical reasons. They want to help people that are sick"

wkbw Saturday, October 10, 2020 3:13:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "It threatens increased youth usage. It threatens more traffic accidents. It's an intoxicant,"

kxxv Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:47:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "This is a constitutional amendment, and this is not the place. Tobacco is not in the constitution; alcohol is not in the constitution," "Our polling suggests that a good segment of people that want to vote for Amendment A want to do so for medical reasons. They want to help people that are sick"

kxxv Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:47:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "It threatens increased youth usage. It threatens more traffic accidents. It's an intoxicant,"

newschannel5 Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "This is a constitutional amendment, and this is not the place. Tobacco is not in the constitution; alcohol is not in the constitution," "Our polling suggests that a good segment of people that want to vote for Amendment A want to do so for medical reasons. They want to help people that are sick"

newschannel5 Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The latest Egypt PMI data offered more optimism for businesses,"

allafrica Friday, October 9, 2020 3:04:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : “Business activity in the Saudi Arabia non-oil private sector ticked up in September, supported by a return to sales growth as the economy started to find its footing after the COVID-19 lockdown,”

aawsat Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “In addition, the impact of a rise in VAT notably softened, after a sharp rise in prices and a dip in sales were seen in August. Cost inflation eased to just a marginal pace,”

aawsat Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest Egypt PMI data offered more optimism for businesses,”

business-standard Monday, October 5, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “could lead to lockdown restrictions being reimposed in the future,” “Given the weak nature of the current rebound, any further measures could lead to a ‘double-dip’ in business activity”

business-standard Monday, October 5, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest Egypt PMI data offered more optimism for businesses,”

aljazeera-en Monday, October 5, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “could lead to lockdown restrictions being reimposed in the future,” “Given the weak nature of the current rebound, any further measures could lead to a ‘double-dip’ in business activity”

aljazeera-en Monday, October 5, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "More concerning is a recent rise in confirmed Covid-19 cases that could lead to lockdown restrictions being re-imposed in the future. Given the weak nature of the current rebound, any further measures could lead to a 'double-dip' in business activity. Reflecting the weak outlook, business sentiment was at its second-lowest level on record, only just above August's historic low,"

khaleejtimes Monday, October 5, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : “Business activity in the Saudi Arabia non-oil private sector ticked up in September, supported by a return to sales growth as the economy started to find its footing after the COVID-19 lockdown,”

arabnews Monday, October 5, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “some way to go to fully recover,” “Output growth remains well below normal, and jobs are still falling, albeit at a slower rate. Firms will require consistent rises in sales to support a strong end to the year”

arabnews Monday, October 5, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "It was the highest reading since October 2019 and, when comparing with historical growth trends, was indicative of a rise in quarterly GDP,"

iol Monday, October 5, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Expansions in output and demand will be needed to help businesses revive job markets though, as employment continued to fall steeply. A rise in jobs will likely appear after an increase in economic activity, as firms will need time to recoup losses from the pandemic,"

iol Monday, October 5, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "It was the highest reading since October 2019 and, when comparing with historical growth trends, was indicative of a rise in quarterly GDP,"

reuters-en Monday, October 5, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Expansions in output and demand will be needed to help businesses revive job markets though, as employment continued to fall steeply. A rise in jobs will likely appear after an increase in economic activity, as firms will need time to recoup losses from the pandemic,"

reuters-en Monday, October 5, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Higher demand was also supported by strong discounting efforts in September, the greatest since the end of 2019,"

thenational Monday, October 5, 2020 9:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The plunge in the SA PMI was testament to the impact that the nationwide lockdown has had on the economy,”

businessday Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:46:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Dubai’s non-oil economy saw a disappointing slowdown in growth in August, as the PMI fell for the first time since April,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2:38:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Business optimism weakened, with some firms expecting activity to improve but others citing that the unpredictability of the recovery could lead to business closures,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2:38:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Dubai's non-oil economy saw a disappointing slowdown in growth in August, as the PMI fell for the first time since April,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:31:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business optimism weakened, with some firms expecting activity to improve but others citing that the unpredictability of the recovery could lead to business closures,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:31:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Dubai's non-oil economy saw a disappointing slowdown in growth in August, as the PMI fell for the first time since April,"

4-traders Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business optimism weakened, with some firms expecting activity to improve but others citing that the unpredictability of the recovery could lead to business closures,"

4-traders Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The PMI Employment Index fell to its lowest in over 11 years of data collection, signalling a sharp fall in workforces as firms shed excess capacity and clamped down on employee costs. For most businesses, job cuts allowed them to remain in step with the muted economic recovery after lockdown, as demand growth failed to gain further momentum,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The lasting effects of the Covid-19 crisis were also apparent, with plenty of businesses noting that consumer confidence remained weak despite efforts to reopen the economy. Some areas saw an improvement though, especially with firms highlighting a pick-up in tourism. Business confidence strengthened to its highest for six months while inventories also expanded, suggesting there are positive signs for future growth,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Consumer demand remains weak, with new business picking up at only tentative rates in both July and August. As a result, employment levels were not sustained, with firms reporting a strong cut to workforce numbers,”

thenational Thursday, September 3, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Jobs data imprinted fresh concerns for the UAE non-oil private sector economy,”

news-yahoo Thursday, September 3, 2020 8:43:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Saudi ) : "Newly-imposed VAT changes stalled consumer spending across the Saudi Arabia economy in August, latest PMI data suggested,"

4-traders Thursday, September 3, 2020 7:37:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The recent steep increase in new COVID-19 cases led the government to impose stricter quarantine measures in Manila and the surrounding provinces in August… As a result, the Philippines Manufacturing PMI fell back to its lowest in three months in August,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, September 1, 2020 10:41:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Job losses remain apparent as firms continued to trim capacity at a steep rate to adapt to the new economic environment. Stocks were also reduced, extending the run of depletion to six months,”

pna Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:33:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "However, this came at a cost to cash flow. With margins tight and sales still at relatively weak levels, firms continued to shed jobs in order to cut back on staffing costs although the rate of reduction did slow from June,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “This could be self-fulfilling even if there is no further spike in Covid-19,”

telegraph Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "this acted as a drag on overall business conditions,"

wsau Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:44:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "this acted as a drag on overall business conditions,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:28:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "this acted as a drag on overall business conditions,"

4-traders Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:49:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The county is commencing on a long, complex and difficult journey in a world that has been turned upside down in just a few months”

gloucestercitizen Friday, July 24, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about The UK ) : “The facts are there for all to see: the historic friendship with Oman remains a very close one. Furthermore Britain has had other similar friendships over the years mostly with voting democracies but also with ruling kings, queens, shahs and sultans,”

dailymaverick Monday, July 20, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “On the delicate question of reserving the right to use force there is a need to recognise amongst friends and allies what it is to consult, what it is to decide and what it is to avoid embarrassment,”

dailymaverick Monday, July 20, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

David Owen dit : “qu’en avalisant la prise de la Slavonie occidentale par le gouvernement croate, le Groupe de contact a en fait donné le feu vert aux Bosno-Serbes pour attaquer Srebrenica et Zepa”

mondialisation Sunday, July 12, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest PMI survey data offered hopeful signs for the Dubai non-oil private sector,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business activity was back in positive territory," "Some sectors were on the path back to normality, according to survey respondents, though others presented a more cautious picture, finding that demand in some areas, notably travel and tourism, was still extremely weak"

thenational Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:17:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “Higher demand at some companies, increased backlogs and sentiment rising to a six-month high all point to firms hopefully restarting hiring in the near future,”

alarabiya-en Monday, July 6, 2020 12:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Employment numbers still fell at an accelerated rate in June, although multiple signals suggest this will soon change,” “Higher demand at some companies, increased backlogs and sentiment rising to a six-month high all point to firms hopefully restarting hiring in the near future”

news-yahoo Monday, July 6, 2020 8:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "At 50.4 in June, the UAE PMI signalled the first stage of recovery in the non-oil private sector. More firms are now seeing an increase in activity as opposed to a decline, while new orders grew at the fastest rate in ten months,"

wsau Sunday, July 5, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Evidence from panellists suggested that balance sheets remain in a tricky situation, as firms made another solid cut to workforces in order to reduce costs. Thus it may be a long path to recovery for the labour market,"

wsau Sunday, July 5, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : "However, demand levels still remain weak, and the growing surge of COVID-19 cases will likely worry consumers going forward,"

rttnews Friday, July 3, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Cyril Ramaphosa ) : “This relaxation of COVID-19-related measures came despite the continued rise in case numbers, as President Ramaphosa reportedly opted to preserve economic livelihoods and boost the ailing South African economy,”

iol Friday, July 3, 2020 3:16:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Employment also remains a difficult area, having fallen for eight months in a row,”

businessday Friday, July 3, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Cyril Ramaphosa ) : "This relaxation of COVID-19-related measures came despite the continued rise in case numbers, as President Ramaphosa reportedly opted to preserve economic livelihoods and boost the ailing South African economy,"

4-traders Friday, July 3, 2020 11:42:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “They need a very targeted response to try to create jobs for people for whom the labor market isn’t going to return to normal,”

news-yahoo Friday, July 3, 2020 7:46:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Boris Johnson ) : “What I do know about the chancellor’s response is that he has acted at size, in a very targeted way to try to keep the economy afloat,” “So I’m assuming that, at some point, there will be a very targeted, appropriate response that may well surprise us all on the upside. But what Boris Johnson announced this week wasn’t it”

news-yahoo Friday, July 3, 2020 7:46:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms have noticeably held back from hiring as a result of weak demand, as employment numbers dropped at the steepest rate since March,”

bworldcom Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “The sharper decline in workforces suggests that manufacturers may need to see a strong rebound in goods demand before job levels can expand,”

bworldcom Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Signs from new orders and export orders data are encouraging, but the recovery may still be gradual as the pandemic continues and even accelerates in some regions,”

bworldcom Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “This virus poses a huge challenge for researchers because so much about it is unknown. In order to fight it, we need a team effort. This project has brought together pathologists, virologists, pharmacologists, and researchers who usually focus on the heart and circulatory diseases,”

theepochtimes Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Drawing on this range of expertise will give us the best chance of finding a desperately needed treatment for Covid-19,”

theepochtimes Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "While the Dubai PMI ticked up from the record low suffered in April, the latest survey data suggested economic conditions remain a long way from recovery in May,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Subdued demand prompted further cuts to jobs, although the fall in employment did ease to the slowest rate seen during the pandemic. At the same time, the sentiment-led future output index signalled that firms remain unsure about the path to recovery. Activity is expected to improve in the year ahead, but it remains to be seen how long it will take for the Dubai economy to rebound following Covid-19,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Businesses highlighted that despite restrictions on economic activity being partly lifted, weak consumer demand and a slow market response stopped them from making headway into covering their losses,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "While the Dubai PMI ticked up from the record low suffered in April, the latest survey data suggested economic conditions remain a long way from recovery in May,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Activity is expected to improve in the year ahead, but it remains to be seen how long it will take for the Dubai economy to rebound following Covid-19,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest survey data suggested economic conditions remain a long way from recovery in May,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:45:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses highlighted that, despite restrictions on economic activity being partly lifted, weak consumer demand and a slow market response stopped them from making headway into covering their losses,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:45:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest survey data suggested economic conditions remain a long way from recovery in May,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses highlighted that, despite restrictions on economic activity being partly lifted, weak consumer demand and a slow market response stopped them from making headway into covering their losses,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Most notably from the latest survey results, business sentiment regarding the 12-month outlook for activity turned negative for the first time in the series,” “As such, firms are increasingly concerned that the extended lockdown period may hurt business activity for some time”

iol Friday, June 5, 2020 6:55:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Most notably from the latest survey results, business sentiment regarding the 12-month outlook for activity turned negative for the first time in the series,” “As such, firms are increasingly concerned that the extended lockdown period may hurt business activity for some time”

iol Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Output and new orders fell again as private sector demand remained broadly stagnant. Export sales were also weak. In addition, job losses accelerated to the quickest pace in over three years,"

albawaba-en Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Output and new orders fell again as private sector demand remained broadly stagnant. Export sales were also weak. In addition, job losses accelerated to the quickest pace in over three years,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 4, 2020 7:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Lockdown measures worldwide have notably reduced exports, as well as limiting input supply. However, May data suggested that these impacts are lessening as some countries move to lighter measures. Export sales in the UAE fell again, but at a softer rate, while deliveries were helped by the lifting of travel restrictions,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The remaining solace for Egyptian firms is that overall cost burdens eased for the first time in the series history, as wage cuts coupled with only a marginal rise in purchase prices in May. This could be important as firms look to maintain low output prices for when the economy recovers, with the market environment likely to be challenging,” “Sentiment was still positive, though concerns arose that the US/China relationship is worsening, which could affect any rebound in global demand,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms are increasingly concerned that the extended lockdown period may hurt business activity for some time,”

businessday Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The lockdown across SA ... is likely to massively affect economic growth, according to the SA PMI,”

businessday Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Most notably from the latest survey results, business sentiment regarding the 12-month outlook for activity turned negative for the first time in the series,"

4-traders Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Solace for Egyptian firms is that overall cost burdens eased for the first time in the series history, as wage cuts coupled with only a marginal rise in purchase prices in May,” “This could be important as firms look to maintain low output prices for when the economy recovers, with the market environment likely to be challenging”

thenational Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:30:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The Philippines PMI signaled a softer decline in operating conditions across the manufacturing sector in May. The headline index picked up and was much higher than in April when the lockdown had its greatest impact on production,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “We are very pleased to be partnering with Trevena in our endeavor to combat the global threat posed by this pandemic,”

4-traders Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Price pressures began to inflate in May after marked decreases during March and April. Raw material prices rose slightly as reductions in global supply started to outweigh weaker demand and lead to difficulties in acquiring inputs,” “Output prices also increased, but firms tried to keep charge inflation low, hoping this would encourage an improvement in sales once demand conditions have returned to normal”

bworldcom Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

David Owen added ( about Queen ) : "The Queen puts up with many different people, but Ceaușescu was too much for her. "

themirror Friday, May 22, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The plunge in the South Africa PMI was testament to the impact that the nationwide lockdown has had on the economy,”

eyewitness-news Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:02:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “With the lockdown in place, many firms simply shut down operations, rather than partially reducing output,” “As such, the magnitude of the collapse in economic activity could be even more cataclysmic than the index suggests, with jobs and revenues set to suffer greatly as well”

eyewitness-news Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:02:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The plunge in the SA PMI was testament to the impact that the nationwide lockdown has had on the economy,”

businessday Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:08:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The plunge in the South Africa PMI was testament to the impact that the nationwide lockdown has had on the economy,"

4-traders Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : "With the lockdown in place, many firms simply shut down operations, rather than partially reducing output," "As such, the magnitude of the collapse in economic activity could be even more cataclysmic than the index suggests, with jobs and revenues set to suffer greatly as well"

4-traders Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business sentiment reached the lowest in nearly three years, reflecting heightened uncertainty from the COVID-19 crisis. While firms on balance remain optimistic of growth in the coming year, some panelists were apprehensive, noting that the risk of an economic downturn was increasing,"

arabnews Tuesday, May 5, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business expectations remain strong though, in fact improving since March, which may suggest firms will look to retain workforces for when the economy reopens,"

arabnews Tuesday, May 5, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Shop closures and restrictions in domestic and international travel had huge repercussions on new business, which fell at an unprecedented pace after also declining sharply during March,"

arabnews Tuesday, May 5, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Shop closures and restrictions in domestic and international travel had huge repercussions on new business, which fell at an unprecedented pace after also declining sharply during March,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business sentiment reached the lowest in nearly three years, reflecting heightened uncertainty from the Covid-19 crisis. While firms on balance remain optimistic of growth in the coming year, some panelists were apprehensive, noting that the risk of an economic downturn was increasing,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Business expectations remain strong though, in fact improving since March, which may suggest firms will look to retain workforces for when the economy reopens,”

middleeasteye Tuesday, May 5, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The full month of lockdown measures and business restrictions led to a steep decline in UAE non-oil private sector activity in April. Shop closures and restrictions in domestic and international travel had huge repercussions on new business, which fell at an unprecedented pace after also declining sharply during March,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 11:01:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “businesses lucky enough to remain open scaled back activity on a massive scale, as many highlighted sharp falls in domestic sales and foreign demand,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, May 5, 2020 10:31:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business expectations remain strong though, in fact improving since March, which may suggest firms will look to retain workforces for when the economy reopens,"

wsau Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Shop closures and restrictions in domestic and international travel had huge repercussions on new business, which fell at an unprecedented pace after also declining sharply during March,"

wsau Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Business sentiment reached the lowest in nearly three years, reflecting heightened uncertainty from the COVID-19 crisis. While firms on balance remain optimistic of growth in the coming year, some panelists were apprehensive, noting that the risk of an economic downturn was increasing,"

wsau Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “The headline PMI posted 31.6, another record low after March’s dismal figure. Output declined at a rapid pace, signalling that industrial production data is likely to be bleak during the lockdown period,”

manilatimes Monday, May 4, 2020 11:12:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “The headline PMI posted 31.6, another record low after March’s dismal figure. Output declined at a rapid pace, signalling that industrial production data is likely to be bleak during the lockdown period,”

manilatimes Monday, May 4, 2020 8:38:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Sector data signalled that the travel and tourism industry was most drastically affected in March, amid a large drop in global tourism as countries placed border controls to limit the virus spread,"

wsau Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:16:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "New business volumes fell at a steep pace, driven by lower customer sales, reduced tourism and weaker trade as countries across the world closed borders,"

4-traders Sunday, April 5, 2020 10:59:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "March data captured the period before the total lockdown at the end of the month, signalling we may be at the precipice of an even deeper recession than currently predicted by the PMI,"

xinhuanet_en Saturday, April 4, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "March data captured the period before the total lockdown at the end of the month, signalling we may be at the precipice of an even deeper recession than currently predicted by the PMI,"

4-traders Friday, April 3, 2020 11:48:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Exports were similarly down as surrounding countries enforced their own lockdowns whilst curtailing foreign orders,”

bworldcom Thursday, April 2, 2020 1:33:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms that remained open meanwhile saw a large delay in supplier delivery times, restricting their ability to operate at full capacity,”

bworldcom Thursday, April 2, 2020 1:33:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Port congestion at Durban (the third populous city in South Africa) and other locations meant that many businesses were forced to limit activity, with exports to China also decreasing,"

xinhuanet_en Tuesday, March 17, 2020 8:38:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The headline reading of 50.1 signalled that business conditions broadly stagnated, driven by the first monthly fall in new orders in four years,”

thenational Monday, March 9, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "With many UAE firms also suffering from credit issues, backlogs rose for the fifth month running. While many firms remained upbeat for the year ahead, business expectations were hit by fears that the virus outbreak could damage an already struggling domestic economy. As a result, confidence for future output fell to a near two-year low,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, March 3, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “I think the big change is when we started pounding on metal,” “The first occupational hearing loss was probably suffered by people like tinsmiths and silversmiths and ironmongers and church bell ringers — [jobs that included] these high-frequency, very loud sounds made by striking metal”

pri Monday, February 10, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “People who work in open offices undergo stresses that people who have their own little, quiet studies do not,” “And they can show up in all sorts of ways in health effects. Insomnia is a place where it commonly occurs”

pri Monday, February 10, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen remarked : “The ear is an amazing piece of equipment,” “And there were hearing researchers that I spoke with who said, ‘The more I’ve learned about this, the more I’m amazed that it works.’ And I think there is that astonishment,”

pri Monday, February 10, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “I would scout the internet. I would ask people I know”

southwales-eveningpost Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “I didn’t really question him about it really,” “He just said he had sourced a Gator and I had no reason really to disbelieve him”

southwales-eveningpost Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “I would scout the internet. I would ask people I know”

icWales Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:43:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “I didn’t really question him about it really,” “He just said he had sourced a Gator and I had no reason really to disbelieve him”

icWales Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:43:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Following the disruption from severe load-shedding in December, SA’s private sector continued to deteriorate at the start of the year, with output and new orders falling further,”

businessday Wednesday, February 5, 2020 2:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Key to the decline was firms' efforts to reduce employment at one of the fastest rates on record in order to streamline costs. Input prices continued to rise while output charges dropped, placing notable pressure on margins,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about World Expo ) : "Despite lower prices, new orders fell for the second time in three months in January, adding extra pressure on businesses and halting output growth. Looking ahead, it is hoped by many firms that the upcoming Expo 2020 will restore new business volumes and kick-start activity. Another bright note is growing momentum in export sales, which businesses have attributed to stabilisation in some international markets,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The IHS Markit UAE PMI continued to worsen in January, and this month fell below the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction for the first time in over 10 years,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, February 4, 2020 2:47:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Looking ahead, it is hoped by many firms that the upcoming Expo 2020 will restore new business volumes and kick-start activity. Another bright note is growing momentum in export sales, which businesses have attributed to stabilization in some international markets,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, February 4, 2020 2:47:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Export sales have now risen in three out of the past four months, signaling an improving trade climate as US-China relations appear to brighten. If this is sustained, sales growth could strengthen further this year,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:50:00 PM EAT

David Owen explained : “However, one clear issue heightened by the eruption was road traffic, which has disrupted delivery times in each of the past six months,” “The government is seeking to address this with their ‘Build, Build, Build’ project to place greater investment in road infrastructure. This is clearly an important project for manufacturers, with several pinning confidence around future output onto improved traffic conditions,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:50:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The IHS Markit UAE PMI continued to worsen in January, and this month fell below the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction for the first time in over ten years,"

wsau Tuesday, February 4, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Key to the decline were firms' efforts to reduce employment at one of the fastest rates on record in order to streamline costs,"

wsau Tuesday, February 4, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Looking ahead, it is hoped by many firms that the upcoming Expo 2020 will restore new business volumes and kick-start activity,"

wsau Tuesday, February 4, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “Operating conditions improved at the joint-strongest pace for a year, with production increasing moderately amid stronger demand for goods,”

manilatimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 1:18:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The government is seeking to address this with their ‘Build, Build, Build’ project to place greater investment in road infrastructure. This is clearly an important project for manufacturers, with several pinning confidence around future output onto improved traffic conditions,”

bworldcom Monday, February 3, 2020 10:36:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “National businesses — large banks for example — who do business here told me ‘We believe in inclusiveness. We value all people,”

WashingtonPost Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “number of our members who made it clear that national businesses — large banks for example — who do business here told me ‘we believe in inclusiveness, we value all people,”

WashingtonPost Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The Dubai non-oil economy showed further signs of weakness at the end of 2019, with new order growth the slowest in nearly four years. Nevertheless, business activity continued to expand sharply, mainly because firms expect things to pick up in the year ahead. The Expo 2020 is a key feature of firms' hopes for the future, as it promises to bring a timely boost to investment and spending across Dubai,"

khaleejtimes Sunday, January 12, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The Dubai non-oil economy showed further signs of weakness at the end of 2019, with new order growth the slowest in nearly four years. Nevertheless, business activity continued to expand sharply, mainly because firms expect things to pick up in the year ahead,”

thenational Sunday, January 12, 2020 2:22:00 PM EAT

David Owen says : “More affordable options would be proteins like West Coast or B.C. snapper,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:18:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Businesses expect 2020 to be a more upbeat year, amid forecasts of greater tourism and investment in the economy. This may be able to lift hiring activity, which has remained subdued throughout the past year or so,"

khaleejtimes Monday, January 6, 2020 6:18:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “With the country's electricity supplier Eskom implementing stage 6 load-shedding in December, many SA businesses saw activity and trade brought to a standstill,”

businessday Monday, January 6, 2020 3:31:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Eskom has warned that further load-shedding could occur in January and beyond, placing greater headwinds on domestic firms,”

businessday Monday, January 6, 2020 3:31:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “many South African businesses saw activity and trade brought to a standstill,”

miningweekly Monday, January 6, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “many South African businesses saw activity and trade brought to a standstill,”

news-yahoo Monday, January 6, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Businesses expect 2020 to be a more upbeat year, amid forecasts of greater tourism and investment in the economy. This may be able to lift hiring activity, which has remained subdued throughout the past year or so,"

khaleejtimes Monday, January 6, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Despite contracting further, both output and new orders fell at softer rates than in November. This indicates that the downturn in the non-oil sector is beginning to ease,”

ahram-EN Monday, January 6, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The UAE non-oil economy ended the year on a very different note to where it started . The second half was much more subdued, with sales struggling to rise despite further price cuts,"

albawaba-en Monday, January 6, 2020 11:25:00 AM EAT

David Owen noted : "Nevertheless, businesses expect 2020 to be a more upbeat year, amid forecasts of greater tourism and investment in the economy,"

rttnews Monday, January 6, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The UAE non-oil economy ended the year on a very different note to where it started . The second half was much more subdued, with sales struggling to rise despite further price cuts,"

khaleejtimes Monday, January 6, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Despite contracting further, both output and new orders fell at softer rates than in November. This indicates that the downturn in the non-oil sector is beginning to ease,"

wsau Monday, January 6, 2020 8:36:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Most notably for manufacturers though are clear supply-side issues that are restricting output. Growing road and port congestion, particularly in Manila, remain a key feature of businesses’ concerns,”

bworldcom Thursday, January 2, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “The government has announced its ‘Build, Build, Build’ program to address the problem which some firms are hopeful will reduce supply chain blockages. Nevertheless, for the moment, production is being limited, and may remain so until these issues have been addressed,”

bworldcom Thursday, January 2, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "On the positive side, the outlook for next year is becoming more optimistic, as firms expect new projects to appear as the economy is invigorated by the upcoming Expo 2020. This helped employment to rise at the strongest rate in almost two years,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, December 11, 2019 8:41:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Anecdotal evidence commonly linked the decline to subdued market conditions and weaker customer demand,”

trendnews-az Thursday, December 5, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “With cost pressures remaining subdued, firms continued to lower selling prices in November. The latest reduction was sharp and extended the current sequence to 14 months,” “As has been the case recently, respondents highlighted that strong competition forced them to offer discounts. That said, the rate at which charges fell softened for the first time since July,”

trendnews-az Thursday, December 5, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Anecdotal evidence commonly linked the decline to subdued market conditions and weaker customer demand,"

wsau Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:04:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "With cost pressures remaining subdued, firms continued to lower selling prices in November. The latest reduction was sharp and extended the current sequence to 14 months," "As has been the case recently, respondents highlighted that strong competition forced them to offer discounts. That said, the rate at which charges fell softened for the first time since July,"

wsau Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:04:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets. On the positive side, inflationary pressures continued to ease, with the latest mark-up in input costs being the second-softest on record. This allowed companies to raise input buying and also lower selling prices for the first time since May. The drop in charges may see some demand restored in future months,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, December 3, 2019 8:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,”

egyptindependent Tuesday, December 3, 2019 6:40:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,”

angop Tuesday, December 3, 2019 4:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,”

ahram-EN Tuesday, December 3, 2019 1:50:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,"

4-traders Tuesday, December 3, 2019 12:36:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "On the positive side, inflationary pressures continued to ease, with the latest mark-up in input costs being the second-softest on record. This allowed companies to raise input buying and also lower selling prices for the first time since May," "The drop in charges may see some demand restored in future months"

thenational Tuesday, December 3, 2019 10:57:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The downturn was extended to foreign orders, with firms noting weakness in key export markets,"

wsau Tuesday, December 3, 2019 9:18:00 AM EAT

David Owen writes : “our ears are complicated, delicate instruments that largely evolved in far quieter times than the current age of rock concerts, loud restaurants, power tools and earbuds”

wral Friday, November 15, 2019 3:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business conditions in Dubai strengthened at an accelerating pace in October, as the headline PMI rose for the second month running from August's recent low. Driving the increase was a notably sharper rise in new work, concentrated on the travel and tourism sector,"

albawaba-en Tuesday, November 12, 2019 1:00:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business conditions in Dubai strengthened at an accelerating pace in October, as the headline PMI rose for the second month running from August's recent low. Driving the increase was a notably sharper rise in new work, concentrated on the travel and tourism sector,"

khaleejtimes Monday, November 11, 2019 11:35:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The amount of new work also remained subdued, as competition meant that sales increased only marginally from September. Cash issues were again a factor hampering firms in October,"

albawaba-en Wednesday, November 6, 2019 12:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "However, the most problematic indication from the survey was that further reductions in output charges are failing to boost sales. Firms have responded with an even larger price drop, the sharpest on record, but it seems that demand weakness is lingering in the private sector,"

albawaba-en Wednesday, November 6, 2019 12:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen concluded : “Moreover, after falling to a near three-year low in September, the forward-looking business outlook improved greatly during October, signalling regained hopes of stronger market activity in the months ahead,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, November 5, 2019 11:18:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The amount of new work also remained subdued, as competition meant that sales increased only marginally from September. Cash issues were again a factor hampering firms in October,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:16:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "However, the most problematic indication from the survey was that further reductions in output charges are failing to boost sales. Firms have responded with an even larger price drop, the sharpest on record, but it seems that demand weakness is lingering in the private sector,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:16:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Yet there were still several firms that emphasised the continuing impact of wider economic conditions on business output,"

irishsun Tuesday, November 5, 2019 4:07:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Yet there were still several firms that emphasised the continuing impact of wider economic conditions on business output,"

polandsun Tuesday, November 5, 2019 3:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Labour market conditions have reportedly been slow, although continued hiring activity among surveyed firms suggests a possible improvement in the future,”

ahram-EN Tuesday, November 5, 2019 1:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "while signalling a marginal deterioration in operating conditions, was still above the series average of 48.4, and thus pointed to a softer decline than usual"

thenational Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Labour market conditions have reportedly been slow, although continued hiring activity among surveyed firms suggests a possible improvement in the future,"

thenational Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The forward-looking business outlook improved greatly during October, signalling regained hopes of stronger market activity in the months ahead,"

thenational Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Production expanded at a slightly quicker rate, alongside a marginal uptick in the pace of new order growth. On the other hand, employment rose at a slower rate, while stock of purchases grew to the least extent for three months,”

manilatimes Monday, November 4, 2019 7:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Despite a solid rise in cost burdens, many firms looked to keep prices unchanged in order to maintain a strong market environment,” “Business expectations dropped to the lowest in the series history. However, with a good proportion of firms still expecting activity to rise in the year ahead, the overall outlook remained positive,”

manilatimes Monday, November 4, 2019 7:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "It's just time to go ahead and bring it all out there," "People are interested in locally grown. They want to know where it came from and can go out to the farm and see it"

arkansasonline Sunday, November 3, 2019 12:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "The slowdown led to a further weakening in the level of sentiment towards the one-year business outlook. That said, most firms are still optimistic that price discounting will encourage greater sales in the future, while continuing to mention the positive impact that Expo 2020 is likely to have on the local economy,"

albawaba-en Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:37:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : "The slowdown led to a further weakening in the level of sentiment towards the one-year business outlook. That said, most firms are still optimistic that price discounting will encourage greater sales in the future, while continuing to mention the positive impact that Expo 2020 is likely to have on the local economy,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, October 9, 2019 8:00:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "The slowdown led to a further weakening in the level of sentiment towards the one-year business outlook. That said, most firms are still optimistic that price discounting will encourage greater sales in the future, while continuing to mention the positive impact that the Expo 2020 is likely to have on the local economy,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, October 9, 2019 12:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The fall in new orders was mainly domestic, with panelists reporting a third consecutive increase in foreign sales, albeit one that was softer than in August,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 4:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Higher prices for fuel and other raw materials dampened some firms’ expectations. Falling sales also harmed the overall outlook. That said, panelists still expect activity to improve over the next 12 months,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 4:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The UAE non-oil economy continued to lose steam at the end of the third quarter of 2019. After comparatively strong demand growth earlier this year, September data signaled the weakest monthly upturn in new orders in the survey history,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Companies reported further competitive pressures, while also seeing a slowdown in customer movement despite sustained price discounting,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Businesses were more downbeat towards the one-year outlook. Sentiment eased to the lowest in seven months, but was still stronger than the series average, with the Expo 2020 remaining a key source of optimism among panelists,”

alarabiya-en Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “With some businesses hampered by unrest over the course of September, the headline PMI signalled a further deterioration in the health of the private sector economy,”

iol Thursday, October 3, 2019 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The latest survey results meant that the average PMI reading for the third quarter posted at 49.1, the lowest for the year so far, and suggested that third quarter GDP growth will be modest at best,”

iol Thursday, October 3, 2019 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The fall in new orders was mainly domestic, with panelists reporting a third consecutive increase in foreign sales, albeit one that was softer than in August,"

thenational Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:40:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Companies reported further competitive pressures, while also seeing a slowdown in customer movement despite sustained price discounting,”

trendnews-az Thursday, October 3, 2019 11:30:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Companies reported further competitive pressures, while also seeing a slowdown in customer movement despite sustained price discounting,"

wsau Thursday, October 3, 2019 9:06:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "The dynamic will be quite different and the ECB will become a much more difficult institution to read and understand,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, October 1, 2019 2:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The dynamic will be quite different and the ECB will become a much more difficult institution to read and understand,"

news-yahoo Tuesday, October 1, 2019 1:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The dynamic will be quite different and the ECB will become a much more difficult institution to read and understand,"

4-traders Tuesday, October 1, 2019 12:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "We need more young people to build their lives here in Gloucestershire to support our existing industrial strengths, such as advanced engineering, and help us exploit new opportunities - in cyber-tech, agri-tech, and green technology in particular. "

gloucestercitizen Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "We need more young people to build their lives here in Gloucestershire to support our existing industrial strengths"

gloucestercitizen Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The slowdown in the eurozone is not about domestic forces but global trade more generally,"

4-traders Thursday, September 12, 2019 1:21:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The travel & tourism sector also saw an easing in growth, albeit only marginally. Growth in Dubai's private sector economy, as suggested by the PMI, eased in August, with the headline reading dropping to a three-and-a-half year low and only signalling a modest uplift in business conditions,"

khaleejtimes Monday, September 9, 2019 6:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Weak economic sentiment weighed on the private sector again in August,"

4-traders Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:31:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Concerns around current economic and employment conditions are still being highlighted by panellists as limiting business activity,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, September 3, 2019 11:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen explained : “The decline was due to a drop in sales which, whilst down for the third time in four months, was the weakest fall seen in this period,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, September 3, 2019 11:32:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The dip in activity growth dampened business sentiment in August, although the underlying forecast was still strong. With the Expo 2020 coming, many businesses were positive that the market will see strong levels of activity in the coming year,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, September 3, 2019 8:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Sentiment (among companies) has been subdued since the middle of 2018, but is starting to pick up now amid hopes of a recovery in growth,” “That said, concerns around current economic and employment conditions are still being highlighted by panellists as limiting business activity”

ahram-EN Tuesday, September 3, 2019 6:35:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The decline was due to a drop in sales which, while down for the third time in four months, was the weakest fall seen in this period,"

thenational Tuesday, September 3, 2019 10:47:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Companies are appearing increasingly optimistic for the year ahead. Sentiment has been subdued since the middle of 2018, but is starting to pick up now amid hopes of a recovery in growth,"

thenational Tuesday, September 3, 2019 10:47:00 AM EAT

David Owen explained : “One note of caution from the data was another moderate fall in export demand. New orders from abroad have now fallen in 10 out of the last 12 months, as trading conditions in the region remain difficult due to the US-China trade war,”

bworldcom Tuesday, September 3, 2019 12:39:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “One note of caution from the data was another moderate fall in export demand. New orders from abroad have now fallen in 10 out of the last 12 months, as trading conditions in the region remain difficult due to the US-China trade war,”

manilatimes Monday, September 2, 2019 9:27:00 PM EAT

David Owen adds : "Unless this potential basic legal contradiction is grappled with at the highest political level it is hard to see the Withdrawal Treaty being agreed"

belfasttelegraph Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:11:00 AM EAT

David Owen adds : "As a politician I am sure you can understand that this basic contradiction is now at the core of the dispute between our countries. "

independent-ie Wednesday, August 7, 2019 4:48:00 AM EAT

David Owen explained : “A noticeable factor was an increase in contracts from foreign clients, leading to the first rise in new export orders since August 2018. The rise in demand came from several countries, signalling that Egyptian businesses are growing in their competitiveness on trade,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, August 6, 2019 3:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “As such, it is likely that the impact on costs will be temporary, with the rate of inflation possibly returning to its relatively. low level seen during the first half of 2019,”

dailynewsegypt Tuesday, August 6, 2019 3:20:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "With a surprisingly sharp downturn in South Africa GDP in the first quarter weighing on sentiment, businesses have continued to report a challenging environment across the private sector economy in July,"

irishsun Monday, August 5, 2019 9:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "Employment was cut for the first time since March and at one of the fastest rates in nearly two years,"

irishsun Monday, August 5, 2019 9:52:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “The rise in demand came from a number of countries, signaling that Egyptian businesses are growing in their competitiveness on trade,”

alarabiya-en Monday, August 5, 2019 4:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Optimism toward future output growth improved in July. Some firms based their outlook on hopes of a strengthening Egyptian pound in the near-term as the US dollar may fall in value through interest rate cuts,”

alarabiya-en Monday, August 5, 2019 4:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : “Overall, firms are generally positive when regarding the future condition of the economy,”

alarabiya-en Monday, August 5, 2019 4:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “July data suggest that businesses are struggling to achieve further growth at the start of the second half of 2019,”

angop Monday, August 5, 2019 3:56:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "July data suggest that businesses are struggling to achieve further growth at the start of the second half of 2019,"

4-traders Monday, August 5, 2019 11:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Despite the sudden uplift in demand, price pressures appeared unaffected. Input prices rose at only a modest pace, with an improvement in the exchange rate with the US dollar helping to ease the impact of higher raw material prices. This fed through into the softest increase in selling prices at manufacturers since June 2017,” “Overall, this should help to maintain strong sales growth if demand conditions remain elevated,”

manilatimes Friday, August 2, 2019 12:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Despite the sudden uplift in demand, price pressures appeared unaffected. Input prices rose at only a modest pace, with an improvement in the exchange rate with the US dollar helping to ease the impact of higher raw material prices. This fed through into the softest increase in selling prices at manufacturers since June 2017. Overall, this should help to maintain strong sales growth if demand conditions remain elevated,”

bworldcom Thursday, August 1, 2019 9:37:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Business conditions remained challenging in June,"

irishsun Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "Firms reflected a continuing period of difficulty in the domestic economy, as first quarter growth results showed a 3.2% annualised contraction. The offshoot impact on the rand, along with a steep rise in fuel prices, also led to a sharp mark-up in overall costs,"

irishsun Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Many companies may switch to using up their inventories, in which case activity could dry up,”

bworldcom Monday, July 1, 2019 8:38:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Nevertheless, recent PMI readings show that the government faces a difficult struggle to reignite growth this year,”

thenationonlineng Monday, June 10, 2019 3:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “It’s something the market looks at now it but at the moment it is out of sync with other indicators,”

hellenicshippingnews Friday, June 7, 2019 6:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “would be more significant than the creation of another TLTRO in boosting demand for euros globally and reserve managers would be part of that story,”

gulf-times Friday, June 7, 2019 2:50:00 AM EAT

David Owen added : “Maybe there will be more focus on pushing forward this agenda and taking advantage of the US and China having this trade spat,”

gulf-times Friday, June 7, 2019 2:50:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Future sentiment rose to the highest for 13 months, showing that there is still confidence in the South African economy. "Nevertheless, recent PMI readings show that the government faces a difficult struggle to reignite growth this year,”

iol Thursday, June 6, 2019 11:56:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "Future sentiment rose to the highest for 13 months, showing that there is still confidence in the South African economy,"

irishsun Wednesday, June 5, 2019 7:54:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Nevertheless, recent PMI readings show that the government faces a difficult struggle to reignite growth this year,”

businessday Wednesday, June 5, 2019 7:16:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Future sentiment rose to the highest for 13 months, showing that there is still confidence in the South African economy,"

polandsun Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:57:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "would be more significant than the creation of another TLTRO in boosting demand for euros globally and reserve managers would be part of that story,"

4-traders Tuesday, June 4, 2019 5:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen added : "Maybe there will be more focus on pushing forward this agenda and taking advantage of the U.S and China having this trade spat,"

4-traders Tuesday, June 4, 2019 5:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Manufacturers may need to curb these resignations if they hope to sustain higher production levels,”

bworldcom Tuesday, June 4, 2019 2:22:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Firms were helped by a rise in foreign demand for only the second time since last September as the global trade war intensification led to weaker export conditions. This should ease some nerves in the wake of further tariffs announced by the US and China,”

manilatimes Monday, June 3, 2019 8:35:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Jens Weidmann ) : "Weidmann is not keen on providing liquidity for Italian banks. He thinks low rates are creating financial stability risks for insurers and banks,"

brisbanetimes Friday, May 31, 2019 3:58:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Jens Weidmann ) : "Weidmann is not keen on providing liquidity for Italian banks. He thinks low rates are creating financial stability risks for insurers and banks,"

smh Friday, May 31, 2019 3:26:00 AM EAT

David Owen said ( about Jens Weidmann ) : "Weidmann is not keen on providing liquidity for Italian banks. He thinks low rates are creating financial stability risks for insurers and banks,"

watoday Friday, May 31, 2019 3:15:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "New orders failed to rise after firms reported slow customer response rates as they await the election results. Coupled with poor demand levels since mid-way through 2018, both sellers and suppliers were forced to reduce prices in April,"

4-traders Monday, May 6, 2019 11:36:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “This led to the first improvement in supplier delivery times in nine months…”

bworldcom Thursday, May 2, 2019 9:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen estime : "Au vu de l'opposition politique à une euro-obligation, un euro-bon du Trésor sûr serait considéré comme un pas dans la bonne direction"

usinenouvelle Tuesday, April 16, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen estime : "Au vu de l'opposition politique à une euro-obligation, un euro-bon du Trésor sûr serait considéré comme un pas dans la bonne direction"

challenges Tuesday, April 9, 2019 3:45:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Given the political opposition to a euro bond, a safe euro zone bill full stop would be seen as a good step in the right direction,"

4-traders Tuesday, April 9, 2019 12:25:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Given the political opposition to a euro bond, a safe euro zone bill full stop would be seen as a good step in the right direction,"

4-traders Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:53:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Slowing output growth and a comparably modest rise in new business hampered manufacturers in March, with PMI sliding for the fourth month running,” “Port congestion at Manila continues to increase lead times and reduce raw material supply, and will likely harm exports if the problem is not contained,”

pna Monday, April 1, 2019 7:24:00 AM EAT

David Owen says : “We felt GPS sampling would give us a better idea of what we were working with. Plus the biggest driver was the repeatability of it,” “It’s handy to go back to the same place and track how we’re doing”

fwi Monday, March 25, 2019 12:48:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The return to declining new export orders has dampened businesses' spirits somewhat. Supply chains faltered slightly as well, with some companies reportedly constrained by raw material shortages,"

4-traders Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11:36:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “With inflation falling and employment strong, manufacturers will likely see improved business conditions ahead,”

pna Friday, March 1, 2019 1:20:00 PM EAT

David Owen told ( about Liberal Democrata ) : “The great mistake would be to lose their novelty and link with the Liberal Democrats,”

newstatesman Wednesday, February 27, 2019 7:11:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “We have got her a coach [Sonal Győrik-Ramendra] who she goes to train with. It’s full-on over a weekend on a Saturday and a Sunday out there,”

newsandstar Friday, February 22, 2019 7:06:00 PM EAT

David Owen wrote : “There was no honour in my decision,”

srilankaguardian Saturday, February 9, 2019 6:40:00 PM EAT

David Owen told : “We feel we’ve listened and done our best to accommodate concerns,”

montrealgazette Wednesday, February 6, 2019 2:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Working with GWR, Network Rail, Gloucester City Council and Gloucestershire County Council, the investment at the Railway Station will not only create a much better environment for passengers but will also provide a safer, more attractive access and improve the connectivity of the city. GFirst LEP is pleased to support this important connectivity project for Gloucester and the business community”

gloucestercitizen Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Export orders fell for the fifth month in a row, as China, their top export destination, reported slower growth during 2018. This news may add to fears that exports could slow even further in the first quarter,”

manilatimes Saturday, February 2, 2019 12:01:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “strength in the domestic market should carry the industry through a potentially turbulent period”

manilatimes Saturday, February 2, 2019 12:01:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “We feel like we’ve listened and tried our best to accommodate people’s concerns,”

globalnews Friday, February 1, 2019 10:05:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “It went very well. We had shooters from all over Scotland and the North of England,”

newsandstar Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Kate Warner ) : "For those who might be considering requesting the Governor to host and event here, or to invite the Governor or Mr Warner anywhere across the state, please do that,"

abc-au Monday, January 14, 2019 1:07:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Kate Warner ) : “We greatly respect to office of the Governor of Tasmania and it is a great privilege and a pleasure to work for, and with, the Governor and Mr Warner. It’s in that spirit that we will continue through with you until the end of your term later this year,”

illawarramercury Sunday, January 13, 2019 3:34:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Kate Warner ) : "For those who might be considering requesting the Governor to host and event here, or to invite the Governor or Mr Warner anywhere across the state, please do that,"

abc-au Sunday, January 13, 2019 5:14:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “The headline PMI was at its highest since July when conditions first deteriorated. Firms reported movement in a number of sectors, with the jobs market also elevated into expansionary territory,”

angop Friday, January 4, 2019 7:24:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "The headline PMI was at its highest since July when conditions first deteriorated. Firms reported movement in a number of sectors, with the jobs market also elevated into expansionary territory,"

4-traders Friday, January 4, 2019 12:07:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “a notable waning in input cost inflation to the weakest seen in over two years”

manilatimes Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “Likely helped by the fall in oil prices, firms also reported an easing of recent cost pressures, such as the exchange rate and the Train laws,”

manilatimes Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:04:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “It’s quite a view from up there,”

foxnews Saturday, December 15, 2018 11:39:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “Given all the uncertainties about the outlook, not least what happens as the UK leaves the EU, we can construct scenarios where the BoE is having to cut rates again, or rates rise by more than expected over the next 12-18 months,”

reuters Thursday, November 2, 2017 5:43:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : “the world faces a very grave situation over what to do to contain the Korean dictatorship”

belfasttelegraph Tuesday, September 5, 2017 9:37:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : "the world faces a very grave situation over what to do to contain the Korean dictatorship"

breakingnews-ie Tuesday, September 5, 2017 8:57:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “There are not a lot of products that escape all safety agency regulation – it really is unusual,”

reuters Wednesday, August 23, 2017 11:12:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "Domestic violence survivors often experience not just immediate dental trauma but typically have ongoing oral health problems related to lack of dental treatment," "What we are hoping for is that we can really make an impact on victims of domestic violence"

abc-au Thursday, March 9, 2017 2:13:00 PM EAT

David Owen said ( about Missouri Department ) : "The director has not resigned. He continues to serve as the director of the Missouri Department of Corrections,"

hiawathaworldonline Thursday, December 15, 2016 8:37:00 PM EAT

David Owen said : "I've never seen a legislator driving a vehicle they can't explain,"

siouxcityjournal Saturday, November 19, 2016 3:24:00 AM EAT

David Owen said : “We want to see the result of the audit, and progress in the discussions with creditors, so that we can be confident that Mozambique's debt is set on a sustainable path”

allafrica Tuesday, November 15, 2016 8:29:00 PM EAT

David Owen afirmou : "O sistema já está a dar uma resposta a estas mudanças"

deutschewelle-pt_BR Tuesday, November 15, 2016 11:03:00 AM EAT

David Owen afirmou : "Já se constatou que a nível fiscal é necessário um esforço redobrado para se conseguirem atingir as metas que estão estabelecidas para Dezembro e do ponto de vista das reformas estruturais, é necessário fazê-las desenvolver um pouco mais rapidamente"

portalangop Thursday, September 22, 2016 1:56:00 PM EAT

David Owen afirmou : "Já se constatou que a nível fiscal é necessário um esforço redobrado para se conseguirem atingir as metas que estão estabelecidas para dezembro e do ponto de vista das reformas estruturais, é necessário fazê-las desenvolver um pouco mais rapidamente"

deutschewelle-pt_BR Tuesday, September 20, 2016 11:39:00 PM EAT