14 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on RBA focus on China risks
RBA focus on China risks
The Reserve Bank of Australia March meeting minutes showed extended focus on the risks posed from China
The Australian Financial Review covers it here (may be gated):
14 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Central Banks – The New Nukes?
Central Banks – The New Nukes?
You know something is strange when “the riskiest” country in the world is the nation whose central bank everyone is relying on to ‘save the world’ and “the safest” stock market in the world is from a nation whose neighbor is actively test-firing nuclear missiles? It appears activist central banks – following Draghi’s “kitchen sink” – have become the new normal’s ‘nukes’.
As Goldman notes, Brazil & Japan vol is highest and Korea lowest on %-ile basis
14 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 343,916 Reasons Why The Fed Is Anything But Independent
343,916 Reasons Why The Fed Is Anything But Independent
Just a week ago we were surprised to find that current Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard gave $750 in three contributions to Clinton’s campaign between November and January, according to Federal Election Commission records.
14 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Dollar steady with BOJ, Fed in focus
Dollar steady with BOJ, Fed in focus
The dollar was steady on Tuesday, with the yen on deck as investors waited for the outcome of the Bank of Japan’s meeting later in the session.
14 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Liquidity Endgame Begins: Whiting’s Revolver Cut By $1.2 Billion As Banks Start Slashing Credit Lines
The Liquidity Endgame Begins: Whiting’s Revolver Cut By $1.2 Billion As Banks Start Slashing Credit Lines
Earlier today we reminded readers about the circular (and why note fraudulent conveyance) scheme hatched by JPMorgan to reduce its secured loan exposure to Weatherford, when just two weeks ago none other than JPM underwrote an WFT equity offering in which it sold equity in the company, and which proceeds were promptly used by the company to repay the JPMorgan revolver.
14 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Jean-Claude Van Damme On The Rockefellers, The Rothschilds, & Ted Cruz
Jean-Claude Van Damme On The Rockefellers, The Rothschilds, & Ted Cruz
You know The Deep State has over-stepped its boundaries when none other than “the god of cloud karate” knows there is something wrong. While speaking about US elections and Ted Cruz, on the French TV show Le Grand Journal, Jean-Claude Van Damme hijacked the narrative and explained how the Rothschild and Rockefeller families control the politicians and run the world from behind the scenes.
Speaking about Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, Van Damme asserted, “Well, they are not going to win”.
14 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on RBA March meeting Minutes: Low inflation provides scope for further easing
RBA March meeting Minutes: Low inflation provides scope for further easing
Minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s March monetary policy board meeting
– Low inflation would provide scope for further easing if necessary
– Board members saw reasonable prospects for continued economic growth
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