persist
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In a conservative scenario, where current energy prices persist and only 50% of incremental costs are passed through, the analysts estimate cuts to consensus estimates.
With geopolitical uncertainties expected to persist this year, the company said it would continue to focus on efficiency improvements, active capacity management, and further implementation of its previously announced cost program.
“If the conflict persists, higher gas prices would be reflected later for energy-intensive firms through higher industrial power rates, affecting their margins,” they wrote.
From Barron's
Uncertainty persists regarding future market risks, with oil prices above $80 a barrel and investors expecting prolonged volatility.
From Barron's
With domestic issues like the property sector slump persisting, more evidence of a slowdown could add to calls fro Beijing to roll out more stimulus this year.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
