In these times of global economic uncertainty, government leaders from federal to municipal are being forced to make tough choices.
Yet as interest rates decline, and if global economic uncertainty deteriorates, those inflows could turn into outflows very fast.
In light of the global economic uncertainty, this was quite an encouraging performance, as the early declines were being well supported.
The outlook for metals will continue to be based on the global economic uncertainty, said Patricia Cauley, director, metals products at CME Group.
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Mr Pringuet added that the board was confident in the group's ability to deliver strong growth this year as well, despite global economic uncertainty.
While providing respectable 2012 earnings guidance of 12% to 17%, DuPont moderated its 2011 EPS guidance given slower growth in certain segments due to global economic uncertainty.
Uncertainty in global economic and financial conditions poses a risk that consumers and businesses may defer purchases in response to negative financial events, which could negatively affect product demand and other related matters.
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The procurement rules come at a time of rising global concern about protectionism amid continued economic uncertainty.
However, he said ministers faced challenges from the "continuing uncertainty in the global economic outlook" and the "tight budget settlement" from Westminster.
The group blamed the weak UK economy, uncertainty over the global economic outlook and a delay in fulfilling an order for 1, 000 taxis from Azerbaijan.
Moreover, Mr. Chambers clearly stated that notwithstanding the uncertainty in the global economic outlook, he is optimistic that Cisco will deliver because of its positioning and winnings in the global markets.
Jobs are great, but welfare should be used to thwart the inherent economic uncertainty of a capitalistic, global society.
The Swiss National Bank surprised markets by cutting its key interest rate target by 0.25 percentage points, citing growing economic uncertainty amid sharp plunges in global equity markets and a reduced risk of inflation.
The trading week was largely driven by the news coming out of Europe, with the post-Fed rally continuing to pause over European uncertainty, some continuing poor global economic data, lowered earnings expectations, and perhaps some pure old-fashioned profit-taking into the end of the 3rd Quarter.
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Jeff Tjornehoj, senior research analyst for Lipper, cautioned that Vanguard's fund could lose out should Treasury yields rise sharply and unexpectedly in the future, though he said yields are unlikely to jump any time soon given the uncertainty about the euro zone and the global economic outlook.
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"The volatility and uncertainty in world financial markets and the repaid deterioration in global economic conditions made a 2008 a very challenging year for the banking industry in general, " the bank said.
He sees the merger as evidence of the uncertainty surrounding the investment banking industry, amid regulatory reform and an uncertain global economic outlook.
"Weak economic data in a number of regions increased uncertainty regarding the direction of the global economy, " said Tom Linebarger, chairman and chief executive officer.
But amid increasing economic uncertainty, including a stagnant unemployment figure, slow GDP growth and overall global financial strains, the Obama asked his last standing economic advisor to stay on board and he did.
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While he is taking on a company that has established itself as a major global player, there is growing uncertainty about the times ahead, not least due to a volatile economic environment.
While most logically identify global currency debasement as a primary cause, others say that gold is driven by: fear of economic uncertainty, central bank gold hording, international political conflict, or the ebb and flow of the Indian wedding season.
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