11 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The True Cause of Prosperity and a Return to the “Old Normal” of Slow Growth
The True Cause of Prosperity and a Return to the “Old Normal” of Slow Growth
Because economic growth comes from productivity growth, Levinson stated, politicians are stuck making promises they can’t keep. “There’s no button on the desk you can push to give you faster productivity growth,” he said. “Most of the factors behind productivity…
11 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Man charged with decapitating 2 women, burning down house to hide crime
Man charged with decapitating 2 women, burning down house to hide crime
11 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Officials: Trump’s team blocks US House appearance by Pentagon pick
Officials: Trump’s team blocks US House appearance by Pentagon pick
Officials: Trump’s team blocks US House appearance by Pentagon pick
WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s team has canceled an appearance before Congress by his nominee for defense secretary, retired General James Mattis, regarding a waiver he needs for the post, congressional officials said on Wednesday.
11 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on And … China NDRC head says economy faces complex environment, stable currently
And … China NDRC head says economy faces complex environment, stable currently
I just posted on similar comments from a Commerce Ministry spokesman
NDRC head singing from the same song book
– Economy faces complex, severe environment
– Economy is stable currently
11 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China commerce ministry: Facing big downward pressure on trade this year
China commerce ministry: Facing big downward pressure on trade this year
China Commerce Ministry spokesman Sun Jiwen spoke in Beijing today:
– China is facing a challenging and complicated trade outlook this year
– With big downward pressure
(remarks via Reuters)
11 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Wells Fargo questioned over surge in overdraft income
The Wall Street Journal: Wells Fargo questioned over surge in overdraft income
A group of Democratic senators asked Wells Fargo’s chief executive for more details about the bank’s recent boost in income from overdraft charges and whether it is related to its sales-practices scandal, according to a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
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11 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Russia Deploys S-400 Missile Regiment Near Moscow On Combat Duty
Russia Deploys S-400 Missile Regiment Near Moscow On Combat Duty
While the stated reason behind its deployment has not been disclosed, Russia has put on duty a surface-to-air missile regiment equipped with the brand-new S-400 air defense system, Russia’s most advanced, in Moscow’s suburbs on combat alert.