30 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Weak factory data prompt talk of more PBOC action
Weak factory data prompt talk of more PBOC action
China’s factory activity continued to lose momentum in November, two surveys showed on Monday, prompting talk of further intervention from the government.
30 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Krugman: "Sticky Wages I Win, Flexible Wages You Lose"
Krugman: "Sticky Wages I Win, Flexible Wages You Lose"
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30 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China’s official PMI slips to eight-month low in November
China’s official PMI slips to eight-month low in November
Growth in China’s manufacturing sector slowed to an eight-month low in November, suggesting the world’s second-largest economy is still losing momentum and more policy easing may be needed in addition …
30 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Oil could slide to $40 as plunge ricochets across the globe
Oil could slide to $40 as plunge ricochets across the globe
Oil is facing its fiercest decline since the financial crisis, and the impact is being felt around the globe.
30 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Gold, Swiss franc fall after Swiss referendum
Gold, Swiss franc fall after Swiss referendum
Gold prices fell the most in more than three weeks and the Swiss franc dipped slightly on Monday after Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected proposals to boost gold reserves in a referendum. The measure, …
30 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Altice set to buy Oi’s Portugal operations – sources
Altice set to buy Oi’s Portugal operations – sources
Telecoms group Altice SA has agreed to buy the Portuguese operations of Brazil’s Grupo Oi for about 7.4 billion euro , two sources close to the deal said on Sunday. Altice beat out a rival bid from private …
30 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on In fading Japan hinterland, skeptics doubt ‘Abenomics’ will cure ills
In fading Japan hinterland, skeptics doubt ‘Abenomics’ will cure ills
Mihoko Asaka wants to know how candidates in this month’s election in Japan will create jobs and halt the drastic population decline that is bleeding her home region of youth and vitality, but has little …