17 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on No Fed fireworks, but plenty of clues, expected at Jackson Hole
No Fed fireworks, but plenty of clues, expected at Jackson Hole
Flashes of illumination rather than fireworks are expected at this week’s annual meeting of top central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Few predict anything so momentous as the speech by Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke two years ago that paved the way for an unprecedented $85 billion per month stimulus plan. The spotlight will be on Janet Yellen, who will speak on Friday in her first appearance at Jackson Hole as Fed chair. “I don’t think she’s going to go anywhere close to monetary policy,” said Stephen Lewis, chief economist at ADM Investor Services.
17 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Investors only want ‘safe’ plays
Investors only want ‘safe’ plays
Low quality earnings growth and fears of divergence keeping investors cautious as bull market ages
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17 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on U.S. conducts air strikes in Iraq near Irbil and Mosul
U.S. conducts air strikes in Iraq near Irbil and Mosul
The U.S conducted air strikes in Iraq against Islamic State fighters near the Kurdish capital of Irbil and the Mosul dam.
17 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Movers & Shakers: JinkoSolar, Urban Outfitters stocks to watch Monday
Movers & Shakers: JinkoSolar, Urban Outfitters stocks to watch Monday
Jinko Solar, Urban Outfitters could make notable moves on Monday:
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17 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on GLD: Bulls Are Playing A Dangerous Game
GLD: Bulls Are Playing A Dangerous Game
By Avi Gilburt:
This past week, metals traders witnessed a momentous event. The silver-pricing method begun during the reign of Queen Victoria well over 100 years ago came to an end. Metal bugs all over the world have been anxiously awaiting this event with baited breath. In fact, I can picture them waiving the silver flag of freedom from roof-tops all across the world.
17 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Tesla’s China Dreams May Be In Trouble
Tesla’s China Dreams May Be In Trouble
By Valueseeker:
During a May 2014 conference call, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO and Chairman Mr. Elon Musk said the following regarding China demand:
“I think we’ll actually have to limit the amount of cars we send to China; otherwise it would starve the rest of the world production.”