12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Canada to donate its own Ebola vaccine to WHO
Canada to donate its own Ebola vaccine to WHO
Canada will donate a small quantity of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed in its government lab to the WHO for use in Africa.
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Microsoft’s Surface Tablet Is Coming to NFL Sideline’s
Microsoft’s Surface Tablet Is Coming to NFL Sideline’s
Microsoft recently forged a parntership with the NFL and will be bringing its Surface tablet to NFL sidelines. But, the company may be eventually competing with Apple.
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Best Emerging-Market ETF for You
The Best Emerging-Market ETF for You
Here’s how to find the best emerging-market ETF — along with a recommendation for you, too.
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Japanese GDP Plunges 6.8% As Consumer Spending Collapses By Most On Record
Japanese GDP Plunges 6.8% As Consumer Spending Collapses By Most On Record
Compared to the 3.6% drop in GDP when Japan last hiked its consumption tax in 1997, today’s Q2 GDP collapse of 6.8% annualized is an utter disaster (even if it is slightly better than the expected -7.0% expectations thanks to a surge in the deflator). Inventory additions added 1.0% growth. Consumer Spending collapsed 5.2% QoQ – the most on record. Of course, in the traditional of Keynesian hockey-sticks, this XX% collapse in Q2 is expected to surge back to a 2.5% growth figure in Q3 and lead Japan to the holy grail once more..
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on US sends another 130 military personnel to Iraq
US sends another 130 military personnel to Iraq
The US has sent 130 additional military personnel to Iraq to help contain the threat posed by militants from the Islamic State.
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Euro off lows – China data, BOE report to set tone
Euro off lows – China data, BOE report to set tone
The euro nursed only modest losses early on Wednesday, having regained quite a bit of ground.
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Alibaba overhauls pact with Alipay parent, sells SME loan business
Alibaba overhauls pact with Alipay parent, sells SME loan business
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd overhauled its pact with the parent of its payments affiliate Alipay, boosting the Chinese e-commerce giant’s potential gain if Alipay is sold or goes public, according to an …