6 July, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Latest: Germany stresses Greek aid conditionality
The Latest: Germany stresses Greek aid conditionality
The latest on the bailout referendum in Greece (all times local): __ 1:25 p.m. The German Finance Ministry says a reduction in Greece’s debt mountain isn’t on Germany’s agenda. Ministry spokesman Martin …
6 July, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on U.S. futures fall as Greece uncertainty continues
U.S. futures fall as Greece uncertainty continues
* World markets fell, but less sharply than expected and analysts attributed the relatively muted reaction to expectations the European Central Bank would act to limit any damage. * The ECB’s governing council began a conference call at 1000 GMT (6 a.m. ET) Monday to decide how long to keep Greek banks afloat. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande will meet in Paris in the afternoon.
6 July, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Angela Merkel won’t back down on Greece: Fisher
Why Angela Merkel won’t back down on Greece: Fisher
German Chancellor is the “Iron Woman of Europe” and will take a principled position, former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher told CNBC.
6 July, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The New York Post: Hedge fund weighs in on Weight Watchers takeover
The New York Post: Hedge fund weighs in on Weight Watchers takeover
At least one suitor, an activist hedge fund, is eyeing Weight Watchers.
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6 July, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on You’re about to pay A LOT more for health insurance
You’re about to pay A LOT more for health insurance
Health insurers are seeking steep rate increases, saying their new customers under the Affordable Care Act turned out to be sicker than expected.
6 July, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Metals Stocks: Gold little changed as Fed trumps Greek drama
Metals Stocks: Gold little changed as Fed trumps Greek drama
Gold futures show little change Monday, finding little haven-related buying interest amid the deepening Greek debt crisis as investors instead focus on prospects for a Fed rate hike.
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6 July, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on This is Greece’s real risk to asset prices: Analyst
This is Greece’s real risk to asset prices: Analyst
Greece may be a “sideshow,” but developments in the country could exacerbate the biggest risk to global assets, Peter Boockvar tells CNBC.