22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asian Euphoria Sends Nikkei Above 20,000, Fizzles In Europe On More Greek Fears; US Futures Down
Asian Euphoria Sends Nikkei Above 20,000, Fizzles In Europe On More Greek Fears; US Futures Down
Whether it is in sympathy with the now relentless surge in the Shanghai Composite which tacked on another 2.44% overnight to close at a fresh multi-year high just shy of 4400, well more than double from a year ago, or because Mrs Watanabe was unable to read the latest Japan trade data whose first trade surplus in 3 years hinted that there will be no new easing by the BOJ any time soon, but overnight the Nikkei closed above 20,000 for the first time in 15 years, with “makers of chocolate, mayonnaise, potato chips and household appliances” helping lift the Tokyo market read more
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Storm to bring golf-ball-sized hail, tornadoes
Storm to bring golf-ball-sized hail, tornadoes
A severe thunderstorm was set to bring golf-ball sized hail, damaging winds and possibly tornadoes parts of the South, according to forecasters.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud at Gas Stations
5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud at Gas Stations
Beware the Kwik-E-Mart!
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: French police foil suspected church-attack plot
The Wall Street Journal: French police foil suspected church-attack plot
Police detain a man they suspect of planning to commit attacks against churches in the French capital.
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22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Democratic fissures appear in Pacific trade pact
The Wall Street Journal: Democratic fissures appear in Pacific trade pact
A bloc of congressional Democrats is bucking White House pressure to exclude concerns over currency manipulation from a bill to expedite a Pacific trade pact, widening a rift between President Barack Obama and his base that threatens the trade deal’s passage.
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22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Google to unveil U.S. wireless service
The Wall Street Journal: Google to unveil U.S. wireless service
Google is set to unveil its new U.S.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Greek contagion risks may be higher than you think
Greek contagion risks may be higher than you think
A perception in financial markets that Greece exiting the euro zone would have limited knock-on effects is misguided, some analysts say.