Bmw has outperformed rivals in recent quarters but norbert reithofer , chief executive , conceded that " like the rest of the sector , we are now beginning to feel some headwind " .
High oil and commodities prices are starting to dent the profitability of the world 's largest industrial and consumer goods companies , with businesses from procter and gamble in the us to basf in europe warning of a strong headwind .
Forty-five minutes later and I was rolling into takeo with a smile to match those ladies back in the forecourt - no headwind , nor dust , nor even sun - the road had been sheltered by trees most of the way - long live trees !
The commodity market may also be a long-term headwind for the global economy .
大宗商品市场对全球经济可能也是一股长期的逆风。
Economists see high gas prices as a growing headwind , not a potential cause of a double-dip recession .
经济学家认为高油价是越刮越厉害的逆风,但并非引发二次衰退的潜在因素。
In contrast , companies that rely on consumer spending are likely to run into a very strong headwind .
相比之下,依赖消费者支出的公司很可能遭遇非常强劲的逆风。
Encountering a headwind at night is mr borschberg 's biggest worry because that would make the night much longer , so he would risk running out of energy before sunrise .