5 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on And the most charitable city in America is…
And the most charitable city in America is…
Nine of the top 10 cities for charitable giving were in the Bible Belt.
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5 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Supply and Demand Report: 5 Oct
Supply and Demand Report: 5 Oct
by Keith Weiner
How much higher can the dollar go? Betting on the Fed’s paper has been one helluva speculation. No doubt the Fed’s credit quality has been falling, but powerful forces are driving it up, such as desperate debtors clutching for cash to calm their creditors (sorry, couldn’t resist).
The dollar was up this week, from 25.5 to 26.1mg gold, or alternatively from 1.76 to 1.86g of silver. Since this move began, the dollar has risen from around 16mg gold, or about 63%.
5 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wealthier Americans give less than poorer people
Wealthier Americans give less than poorer people
There may be a reason the rich are getting richer since the recession — they’re giving less money to charity than poorer Americans.
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5 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on World Bank trims China, East Asia 2014-2016 growth forecasts
World Bank trims China, East Asia 2014-2016 growth forecasts
The World Bank cut its 2014-2016 growth forecasts for developing East Asia and China, and cautioned of capital-flight risks to Indonesia while growth in China is seen slowing due to policy measures aimed at putting the economy on a more sustainable footing. The Washington-based lender expects the developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region to grow 6.9 percent in 2014 and 2015, down from the 7.1 percent rate it had previously forecast for both years.
5 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on To reach China, LinkedIn plays by local rules
To reach China, LinkedIn plays by local rules
Social network site, LinkedIn, has found a way to do business in China. The New York Times reports.
5 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Craig Stephen’s This Week in China: Behind Hong Kong’s protests lies a divided economy
Craig Stephen’s This Week in China: Behind Hong Kong’s protests lies a divided economy
Hong Kong may be able to clear out the protesters, but it will take more guile to deal with the underlying issues that helped drive the demonstrations, writes Craig Stephen.
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5 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How much do the ultra-rich give to charity?
How much do the ultra-rich give to charity?
The typical ultra-high net worth (UHNW) philanthropist donates $25 million over the course of their lifetime, according to a new study.