17 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Hong Kong Bans Individual Investors From Using Dark Pools
Hong Kong Bans Individual Investors From Using Dark Pools
Hong Kong’s markets regulator has banned individual investors from using dark pools, forcing them to place all their trades on the city’s only stock exchange.
17 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Currencies: Dollar up against yen, but lacks momentum
Currencies: Dollar up against yen, but lacks momentum
It’s a tough haul up to ¥120 for the dollar ‘until the U.S.
17 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fed should aim to overshoot 2% inflation: Evans
Fed should aim to overshoot 2% inflation: Evans
Faced with inflation running too low for too long, the Fed should aim to boost inflation by keeping interest rates near zero, a top policymaker said.
17 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Texas biker gang battle kills 9
Texas biker gang battle kills 9
The fight, which involved members of at least three gangs, quickly escalated into a brawl involving clubs, knives and chains.
17 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Target puts some food suppliers on the back burner
The Wall Street Journal: Target puts some food suppliers on the back burner
Target said it wants to do less with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Corn Flakes and more with granola and yogurt.
17 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Falling Yield, Rising Asset
Falling Yield, Rising Asset
by Keith Weiner
Our monetary system is failing, but explaining that isn’t easy. The most popular argument is that the dollar has falling purchasing power and rising inflation. The problem with this argument is that consumer prices aren’t skyrocketing now. So, of course, people remain skeptical.
17 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Futures Movers: Oil prices rangebound as OPEC meeting draws nearer
Futures Movers: Oil prices rangebound as OPEC meeting draws nearer
While most market observers don’t expect a major change in OPEC policy, the meeting might provide more cues on key issues like Iran’s oil-export plans, said one trader.