24 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Unity may be elusive as Democratic convention starts
The Wall Street Journal: Unity may be elusive as Democratic convention starts
Democrats gathering for their national convention began the process of unifying the party around Hillary Clinton by prompting the resignation of a top party official viewed with bitter suspicion by primary runner-up Bernie Sanders.
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24 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Gold, yen both lower as week begins
Gold, yen both lower as week begins
Some early week movement as Asia kicks off (10am in Tokyo and 9am in Sing and HK as I write)
– Gold is down towards $1315 (from around 1322 earlier
– USD/JPY up around 106.60 ()
24 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The New York Post: Donald Trump expands his immigrant ban to more than just Muslims
The New York Post: Donald Trump expands his immigrant ban to more than just Muslims
Donald Trump said Sunday that his proposal to suspend immigration from countries “compromised by terrorism” is actually an expansion of his plan to ban foreign Muslims from entering the US.
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24 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Pokemon Going, Going Gone: Nintendo Crashing Most Since 2000 After Admitting "Limited Earnings Impact" From New Game
Pokemon Going, Going Gone: Nintendo Crashing Most Since 2000 After Admitting "Limited Earnings Impact" From New Game
After the close Friday, Nintendo admitted that the earnings impact from the newly-released ‘Pokemon Go’ game would be limited (and that it has no plans to adjust its forecasts). This has sent Nintendo shares down over 16% today, following last Wednesday’s 12% collapse.
24 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Dollar buoyant vs euro, yen as risk-on mood prevails
Dollar buoyant vs euro, yen as risk-on mood prevails
The dollar was buoyant against the euro and yen early on Monday as a prevailing risk-on mood continued to support the U.S. currency and assets.
24 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bloomberg poll: 78% of analysts forecast BOJ will expand easing this week
Bloomberg poll: 78% of analysts forecast BOJ will expand easing this week
The Bank of Japan meet on July 28 and 29. The policy announcement due on Friday (Japan time) July 29.
24 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump aims to spoil Hillary Clinton’s big week at DNC
The Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump aims to spoil Hillary Clinton’s big week at DNC
Donald Trump will try to steal some of Hillary Clinton’s thunder during the Democratic National Convention here this week with a slate of swing-state appearances that will test the appeal of his new running mate.
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