5 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Economic Report: Hiring surges as U.S. gains 280,000 jobs in May
Economic Report: Hiring surges as U.S. gains 280,000 jobs in May
The U.S. pumped out 280,000 jobs in May, showing that companies are still on the prowl for new workers despite somewhat slower economic growth in early 2015.
5 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Euro drops following US jobs report
Euro drops following US jobs report
The euro slashed earlier gains on Friday after the U.S. Labor Department said the economy added 280,000 jobs last month.
5 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Jobs report could signal whether US economy is strengthening
Jobs report could signal whether US economy is strengthening
Friday’s jobs report for May could provide some evidence of the forces that will drive the U.S. economy over the next year. So far, the economy has lurched through 2015. Momentum coming out of last year …
5 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Could OPEC be ready for a production hike?
Could OPEC be ready for a production hike?
Two different oil ministers from OPEC have suggested the cartel could raise its production target.
5 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Tsipras raises stakes in Greek showdown
Tsipras raises stakes in Greek showdown
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras raised the stakes in Greece’s showdown with creditors, rejecting demands for more austerity to receive bailout funds and opting for an unconventional deferral of International Monetary Fund payments. Tsipras told German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande during a midnight call Thursday that a list of demands needed to unlock bailout funds hammered out earlier this week by officials from the IMF and the euro area can’t be a basis for a deal, said a Greek official, who asked not to be identified discussing private talks.
5 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Massive data breach could affect every federal agency
Massive data breach could affect every federal agency
China-based hackers are suspected once again of breaking into U.S. government computer networks, and the entire federal workforce could be at risk this time. The Department of Homeland Security said in …
5 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Banks’ billions in overdraft fees dodge tough U.S. rules
Banks’ billions in overdraft fees dodge tough U.S. rules
After studying overdraft fees for more than three years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is leaning against subjecting banks to tough new rules that would cap the size of charges or limit how frequently they can be imposed on consumers, said two people briefed on the agency’s work.