Lower unemployment rate will make it harder for them to find skilled workers Lower unemployment rate means more people will be able to afford their product Declining GDP growth means that the economy is still growing but at a slower rate Higher interest rates mean that borrowing will become more expensive Higher interest rates mean that consumers have less to spend after paying for mortgages and loans Higher interest rates mean that any bank deposits they have will receive higher returns Higher inflation results in higher costs of production and more uncertainty about future prices.