16 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 2016 election: A historic year for U.S. pot?
2016 election: A historic year for U.S. pot?
This year could be historic for the American marijuana industry, according to exclusive data from Marijuana Business Daily.
16 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Dollar Outlook: Peak Dollar?
Dollar Outlook: Peak Dollar?
Is the dollar’s seemingly relentless rise in recent years coming to an end? What are the implications not only for the greenback but other currencies and markets around the world? The chart below shows the US dollar index over the past 40…
16 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Europe Continues to Disintegrate Politically
Europe Continues to Disintegrate Politically
On the 26th of February, the Irish people went to the polls in a general election. Nearly three weeks later a government has not been formed because no dominant party won an outright majority. It looks like this instability…
16 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Big Four Economic Indicators: February Industrial Production Remains in Recession
The Big Four Economic Indicators: February Industrial Production Remains in Recession
Official recession calls are the responsibility of the NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee, which is understandably vague about the specific indicators on which they base their decisions. This committee statement is about as close as they…
16 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Spectre of Brexit Haunts London’s Financial Sector
The Spectre of Brexit Haunts London’s Financial Sector
The potential of Brexit risks dealing a critical blow to London’s financial sector. In the worst-case scenario, the loss of passporting rights could trigger an exodus towards Paris or Frankfurt from which the City will never recover.
16 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The messiness of Merrick Garland and the election
The messiness of Merrick Garland and the election
The real question about Merrick Garland is whether the GOP’s refusal to move forward will cost it, Politico’s Ben White says.
16 March, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Live: Fed pulls back on rate hikes
Live: Fed pulls back on rate hikes
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, meeting most market-watchers’ expectations.