4 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: U.S. regulator sets sights on payday loans
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. regulator sets sights on payday loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is exploring ways to require payday lenders to make sure customers can pay back their loans, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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4 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Futures Movers: Oil futures down after hitting fresh multiyear lows
Futures Movers: Oil futures down after hitting fresh multiyear lows
Oil futures slide further downhill, with a rising dollar helping weigh on the commodity.
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4 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Oil prices hit fresh five-and-a-half-year lows; Brent below $56
Oil prices hit fresh five-and-a-half-year lows; Brent below $56
U.S. crude and Brent futures dropped to fresh 5-1/2-year lows on Monday as worries about a surplus of global supplies amid weak demand continued to drag on oil markets. OPEC’s decision in November to maintain …
4 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Japan December final manufacturing PMI shows sustained growth
Japan December final manufacturing PMI shows sustained growth
Japanese manufacturing activity showed sustained growth in December, a survey showed on Monday, suggesting domestic demand continues to recover after the economy fell into a surprise recession last year. …
4 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on American Airlines pilots union leaders accept tentative contract with 23 percent pay hike
American Airlines pilots union leaders accept tentative contract with 23 percent pay hike
The union representing American Airlines pilots approved the carrier’s final contract offer late Saturday, paving the way for a retroactive 23 percent wage hike if its members concur in a vote this month. …
4 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Piketty’s advice won’t stand test of time: former Bush economist
Piketty’s advice won’t stand test of time: former Bush economist
French economist Thomas Piketty’s policy advice and “dystopian” vision of the future won’t stand the test of time, says Harvard economist and former George W.
4 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wearables, 3D printers, virtual reality dominate CES
Wearables, 3D printers, virtual reality dominate CES
Don’t hold your breath for any completely brand new technologies coming out of the International Consumer Electronics Show this year.