To tighten or not to tighten that was the question.

The PBC continued to tighten.

But a sharply lower dollar would, at the same time, mean sharply higher inflation, requiring it to tighten policy.

The regime may respond by trying to tighten the noose.

Thus, the only remaining option, as unpleasant as it may be for some countries, is to tighten budget constraints in the eurozone.

Until that occurs, the vice now gripping Asia will only continue to tighten.

Indeed, just the opposite response is likely efforts to tighten sanctions still further.

This treaty is expected to tighten international control of the production of fissile materials.

The US Treasury strongly encouraged Asia to tighten fiscal policy during its 1990 s crisis.

These developments were, however, counter balanced by the ongoing restrictive trend to tighten asylum procedures.

The Israelis seem to believe that their only option is to tighten the screws on Gaza.

The risk, therefore, is that product markets will tighten while there is still high measured unemployment.

And it can happen to any country, although advanced countries can usually tighten fiscal policy with sufficient speed and credibility that the pain comes mainly in slower growth.

And that my breast will tighten and my tongue will not be fluent , so send for Aaron .

And that my breast will tighten and my tongue will not be fluent , so send for Aaron .

Highlights the IAEA's unique role in verifying States' compliance with their nuclear non proliferation commitments and helping them, on request, to tighten up the security of nuclear materials and installations, and calls on States to support the Agency.

It is vital to remove non tariff barriers, such as localized rules and restrictions not based on scientifically legitimate safety or health concerns, despite political pressure to maintain or tighten them.

While noting the State party's efforts to tighten up its laws and strengthen its institutions combating racial discrimination, the Committee notes that racist and xenophobic incidents, in particular against Arabs and Muslims, and discriminatory attitudes towards ethnic minorities are still encountered.

To this end, the government must tighten financial supervision, improve budgetary management, and enhance the operational efficiency of fiscal policies.

Asset prices shifted, and capital rushed out of emerging markets, causing credit conditions to tighten and exchange rates to fall.

It will be very tough not only for Greece, but for all the other overextended countries of Europe to tighten fiscal policy in the midst of recession without risking a deepening spiral.

It saw merit in the Global Compact as one of several voluntary corporate responsibility initiatives and was keenly interested in the plans to establish an advisory board and tighten the reporting system.

At the same time, sharply elevated unemployment and subpar income growth have combined to tighten the noose on over extended consumers.

It is time for China to seriously consider allowing the renminbi to float freely, while reserving the right to intervene when it must, and tighten the management of cross border capital flows (permissible under last November s G 20 agreements).

The no vote not only forestalled attempts by President Mwai Kibaki and his inner circle to tighten their grip on power, but it also confirmed to ordinary Kenyans the power of the ballot box.

When they do and assuming that the government does not suddenly tighten its belt (it has no credible plan to do so) there is every likelihood that America s appetite for foreign cash will surge again.

If the government tries to cut its deficit, households and firms will have to tighten their purse strings, resulting in less total spending.

The countries and international agencies concerned should also undertake joint efforts to tighten control on international financial flows and to reduce financial risk.

Israel continued to build and expand illegal settlements, tighten its grip on water and natural resources and detain Syrian citizens in its jails.

Even as we look to tighten sanctions on Iran in 2011, we must strengthen our efforts to establish a strong political and diplomatic track.

For example, they could tighten the qualifications needed to become a bank director (in the United States, for example, the requirements are not serious).

In countries like Rwanda, people know this only too well, which is why they have been so eager to tighten the net on HPV.

If Brazil s government does not tighten fiscal policy, the exchange rate will generate more inflationary pressure from the rise in prices of imported goods.

Governments need to tighten legislation and regulations governing production and trade, in particular on marking and tracing, and then invest significant resources in implementation.

Be they men or women , the hypocrites are all alike . They order what is evil , forbid what is just , and tighten their purse strings .

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The fifth option is to tighten fiscal policy and reduce budget deficits with the aim of lowering the high interest rates that drive the inflows.

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Noting the desire of the two organizations to consolidate, develop and tighten the ties that exist between them in the political, economic, social and cultural fields,

Noting the desire of the two organizations to consolidate, develop and tighten the ties that exist between them in the political, economic, social and cultural fields,

This became the central feature of the gold standard world a country that was losing gold reserves would tighten interest rates in order to attract money.

Politicians are blamed because they did not tighten fiscal policies when needed in order to prevent property bubbles, rein in external deficits, and avert economic overheating.

The United Nations Security Council s recent decision to tighten existing sanctions on Iran by prohibiting dealings with 15 individuals and 13 organizations aims at precisely that.

Once they peak and begin to decline, lending conditions tighten, and banks find themselves repossessing houses whose value does not cover the value of the debt.

We repeat our call upon our neighbours to tighten border controls, act forcefully against hateful propaganda and demonstrate clear action to stem the tide of terror.