Strong consumer confidence translates into more purchases, which generally means a greater use of credit cards.
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"I am proud to say that even in the face of unprecedented funding restrictions Merseyside Police continues to respond with courage, courtesy and professionalism, building upon strong community confidence and reducing crime levels - but we cannot afford to rest on our laurels, " he said.
At the very least, if you must be the bearer of bad news, you can follow with a strong statement of confidence in your audience and their ability to conquer the challenges before them.
Mr. Steinbrenner expressed his gratitude for their efforts, and while he isn't going to bend on his usual policy of not negotiating extensions in-season, he issued a strong vote of confidence, suggesting that both men will be back next year.
We are all attracted to people who exude a strong foundation and quiet confidence.
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Consumer Confidence was strong as it reached the highest level in over four years.
Strong employment levels and confidence about job prospects are crucial for a healthy housing market, economists say.
Tata Consultancy last month expressed confidence about strong January-March results and predicted a better year ahead for it.
On Tuesday, the US registered a surprisingly strong rebound in consumer confidence for February, and a jump in new home sales in January.
Their commitment to American principles is strong, and their confidence that what they are doing is right and they can succeed in it is contagious.
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As you know, we discussed calls that the President made both on Friday and over the course of the weekend to our European counterparts about the importance of taking strong action to give confidence and to stabilize the situation.
Since mid-February, economic data has not been as strong as expected and consumer confidence has slumped.
But as her team prepares to face strong opposition Powell has every confidence.
"Despite continued hurdles, we have confidence in our strong liquidity, good capital position and solid business model, " Smith said Monday.
Only a strong SAP gives them the confidence that the software they have installed within their companies will continue to be developed in the long term.
Ms. Freedman says she saw how "almost viral" Michael Kors's fashion watches were among a certain demographic, giving her confidence in a strong outlook for the stock.
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The ready availability of money, low interest rates, the imbalance, confidence in price stability, confidence in a strong dollar--all that contributed to the excesses and the imbalances to set the stage for these unfortunate events.
But if parents, teachers and the other adults in a child's life never acknowledge "how things are" -- no matter how good the intention may be -- then they are denying that child an opportunity to mature, to develop a strong sense of self-confidence that can only be earned by recognizing shortcomings and dealing with disappointments and failures.
In recent months, for instance, consumer spending has held strong in the face of declining confidence reports.
The executive who had told our agency about the impending offer in confidence was issued a strong warning.
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So we need more of them, we need them well led, we need a strong minister that all committees have confidence in.
"Strong enforcement is necessary for investor confidence and is essential to the integrity of our financial markets, " White, 65, said during a two-hour confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee.
"Our confidence in Citigroup is strong, " said Prince Alwaleed.
For Facebook, Zynga, Groupon, Pandora and others that are poised to test the public markets, a strong LinkedIn IPO will provide more confidence that they can move forward with their own offerings.
"Strong enforcement is necessary for investor confidence and is essential to the integrity of our financial markets, " said White, 65, in prepared remarks to the Senate Banking Committee, which is considering her nomination.
Part of the African Pride Hotel group, the Melrose Arch Hotel has redefined urban chic in a city which I have come to fully embrace for its diversity and rising self-confidence, finally emerging strong from many years of its turbulent past.
But with a background of strong profit margins, renewed consumer confidence and CEOs who are finally beginning to make the capital expenditures that they had previously delayed, corporate profits (and subsequently stock prices) are poised to methodically work their way higher over time.
That will translate into confidence, which is a strong predictor of negotiation performance.
Conventional wisdom suggests that, to do well you need a strong manager with the full backing and confidence of ownership.
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