9 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on May Macro Update: Some Signs of Slowing Growth
May Macro Update: Some Signs of Slowing Growth
The macro data from the past month continues to point to positive but sluggish growth. On balance, the evidence suggests the imminent onset of a recession is unlikely. That said, data over the past month was on the weak end.
9 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Big Four Economic Indicators: April Nonfarm Employment
The Big Four Economic Indicators: April Nonfarm Employment
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…
9 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Some Important Data on Fed’s Rate Hike Side
Some Important Data on Fed’s Rate Hike Side
The Employment Situation Report is considered by many market participants to be the most influential economic release of them all. We can understand why given the message it provides on the most important driver there is for the economy: employment.
9 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Titillating and Terrifying Collapse of the Dollar Again
The Titillating and Terrifying Collapse of the Dollar Again
Foreign perceptions about the Chinese economy are far more volatile than the economy itself, and are spread across a fantastic array of forecasts. On one extreme there are still many who hold the view that overwhelmingly dominated…
9 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on A Downgrade Sends Shares of Atwood Oceanics Inc. Sinking Today
A Downgrade Sends Shares of Atwood Oceanics Inc. Sinking Today
What: Atwood Oceanics (NYSE: ATW) is giving back some of its recent gains, slumping more than 11% by 3:00 p.m. ET on Monday after Jefferies said the catalysts have been played out.
9 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on eBay Hits the Bottle, Starts Selling Wine Online
eBay Hits the Bottle, Starts Selling Wine Online
Along with the collectibles you purchase on eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY), now you’ll also be able to buy wine. The online auction site has partnered with mobile wine delivery service Drync to launch a new site called eBay Wine that gives customers “the ability to browse collectible, rare and everyday wines based on varietal, region, price point and more.” According to eBay, it’s offering more than 10,000 wines, everything from everyday wines to rare and collectible vintages from 30 countries, and from more than 500 regions around the world.
