investment climate
Investment climate
Factors such as economic, monetary, and other conditions that affect the performance of investments.
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Investment Climate
The situation in which an investment is made. Factors affecting the investment climate include macroeconomic considerations, the political situation, and consumer confidence. The investment climate is a significant contributing factor in the performance of an investment. A strong investment climate can help spur investments toward growth, while a weak climate can do the opposite. It should be noted that an investment climate may be beneficial for some investments and detrimental to others.
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investment climate
The overall environment for investments. A favorable investment climate is likely to include low inflation, falling interest rates, growing corporate earnings, political stability, and a high degree of consumer confidence.
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