23 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Yellen faces Senate grilling on Fed rate policy, transparency
Yellen faces Senate grilling on Fed rate policy, transparency
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is expected to face pointed questions this week from U.S. lawmakers aimed at revealing details about the Fed’s timing on interest rate hikes, as well as fresh scrutiny about transparency at the central bank. Yellen will likely give away little in her prepared testimony for the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, and the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.
23 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Futures Movers: Oil prices continue to fall, pushing Brent under $60 a barrel
Futures Movers: Oil prices continue to fall, pushing Brent under $60 a barrel
Oil prices pick up where Monday left off, with falling prices as investors watch for inventory data later.
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23 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Could Chinese handset makers steal the show at MWC?
Could Chinese handset makers steal the show at MWC?
Mobile World Congress is normally dominated by Samsung headlines, but this year, Chinese smartphone makers are angling to steal the limelight.
23 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Nasdaq nears 5,000—does a tech bubble loom?
Nasdaq nears 5,000—does a tech bubble loom?
While many start-ups may not justify their lofty valuations at this point, it’s not stopping investors from knocking on their door.
23 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Is this the secret to kickstarting global growth?
Is this the secret to kickstarting global growth?
The global economic recovery has been anemic, but putting women to work can change that, the world’s lender of last resort said.
23 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on American Tower Corp. Earnings: Surprises All Around
American Tower Corp. Earnings: Surprises All Around
American Tower missed its estimates and then lowered guidance, as its results were a bit of a surprise. However, there’s a good reason for those surprises.
23 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Will Yellen set the dollar free?
Will Yellen set the dollar free?
The U.S. dollar has been range bound for weeks, but if Fed Chair Janet Yellen turns hawkish in her testimony, the greenback could test recent highs.