30 November, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China home prices rose 0.5% m/m in Nov – report
China home prices rose 0.5% m/m in Nov – report
Soufun reports rising house prices
The average home prices rose 0.5% m/m in the 100 cities tracked by Soufun, according to a report.
They said prices accelerated and are up 3% y/y. The emailed statement also said they expect more policies to support the property sector.
30 November, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Kona Grill to Present at Two Investor Conferences in December
Kona Grill to Present at Two Investor Conferences in December
30 November, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on More American shoppers return to Main Street
More American shoppers return to Main Street
This weekend’s Small Business Saturday attracted its biggest crowds and sales, nearly $2 billion more than last year.
30 November, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Don’t be fooled by China’s bear trap
Don’t be fooled by China’s bear trap
Some say China’s 20-percent bounce in recent months is the beginning of a new bull market. No way, says Ron Insana. Here’s why.
30 November, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Are the BRICS Crumbling?
Are the BRICS Crumbling?
Following the recent move by Goldman Sachs in closing its BRICS fund, the future of this economic A-team seems uncertain. What does the future hold for the BRICS? And can we still expect a credible alternative to the Western-created IMF and World Bank to emerge?
30 November, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on A Contrarian Perspective on the Short Euro Trade
A Contrarian Perspective on the Short Euro Trade
As the euro continues to drift lower, it has become the accepted wisdom that we are headed for parity with the dollar. Indeed it is widely expected that the ECB will expand its securities buying program in size, duration and scope (the ECB has been exploring buying municipal bonds for example).
30 November, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on US Equities: Bye-Bye Buybacks
US Equities: Bye-Bye Buybacks
US businesses are no longer generating enough internal cash flow to fund operations. The corporate sector financing gap is historically wide, reflecting a heavy reliance on external funding. Corporate debt is growing faster than profits. The implication is that balance sheet flexibility is limited…