9 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Euro pressured ahead of ECB, kiwi skids
Euro pressured ahead of ECB, kiwi skids
The euro was under pressure on Thursday ahead of a European Central Bank meeting at which policymakers were expected to take further easing steps.
9 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Australian Stats Bureau revised employment data – employment lower (not by much)
Australian Stats Bureau revised employment data – employment lower (not by much)
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) re-benchmarks Labour Force data once a quarter
– Ahead of the release of February, May, August and November data
– They do so to ensure the estimates are based on the most up to date population benchmarks
From the revision published today:
9 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ex-Brazil President Lula charged in graft probe
Ex-Brazil President Lula charged in graft probe
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was charged in a money laundering investigation led by Sao Paulo state prosecutors.
9 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asia Markets: New Zealand’s surprise rate cut gives Asian markets a bump
Asia Markets: New Zealand’s surprise rate cut gives Asian markets a bump
Most shares in Asia rose Thursday, buoyed by gains in energy stocks.
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9 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Some of the Roadblocks in Front of Driverless Cars
Some of the Roadblocks in Front of Driverless Cars
Is making a licensed driver be in the car useful?
9 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Facebook Inc.’s Latest Milestone Could Be Its Most Important
Facebook Inc.’s Latest Milestone Could Be Its Most Important
The social media king has focused on small-business ad partners for years, and that’s continuing to pay dividends.
9 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Latin american oil producers meeting postponed – Ecuador oil minister
Latin american oil producers meeting postponed – Ecuador oil minister
Reuters with the headline crossing
Nothing further at this stage
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Still nothing further, but the background is that Latin American oil producers (including the main exporters Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador & Mexico) were to in Quito on Friday to seek a common position on global oil prices.