30 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Editor’s Book Club: 5 must-reads this week
Editor’s Book Club: 5 must-reads this week
Editor’s Book Club: 5 must-reads this week
30 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Koch Brothers Hint Support For Trump’s SCOTUS Pick While Blasting Border Tax And Immigration Ban
Koch Brothers Hint Support For Trump’s SCOTUS Pick While Blasting Border Tax And Immigration Ban
The Koch Brothers and their political advocacy group, Americans for Prosperity, held a meeting this weekend in Indian Wells, California for their army of $100,000+ donors that collectively support several conservative groups backed by the brothers. Among other topics, the Koch donor network, helmed by billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, discussed plans to rally support for Trump’s SCOTUS pick. According to Axios, top Koch officials said they
30 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Tucker Carlson Challenges Head of Refugee Placement Agency (HIAS) to Explain American Values
Tucker Carlson Challenges Head of Refugee Placement Agency (HIAS) to Explain American Values
HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) head, Mark Hetfield, debated Tucker Carlson this evening on the merits of accepting refugees into the country — declaring it was the responsibility of the United States to accept anyone in need — citing the plight of jews in 1921 and how we, as a nation, horribly failed them — which contributed to the death toll during World War 2.
30 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Lyxor: Hedge Fund Index Gains 0.5% On CTA, Macro Manager Rebounds
Lyxor: Hedge Fund Index Gains 0.5% On CTA, Macro Manager Rebounds
Hedge funds enjoyed a positive rebound last week, as CTAs and Macro managers rebounded from weak starts to the new year and equity markets cheered the initial moves of President Trump, according to the latest Weekly Brief from Lyxor Asset Management.
30 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Japan finance minister Aso: Declines to comment on direction and level of FX
Japan finance minister Aso: Declines to comment on direction and level of FX
“of FX” … that means the yen, obviously
As the yen strengthens we can expect more remarks from Japan on it … even if that’s ‘no comment’. Japanese officials do not want it gaining too much more.
30 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ForexLive Asia FX news: BOJ Jan. meeting – policy steady, upgrades GDP 4cast
ForexLive Asia FX news: BOJ Jan. meeting – policy steady, upgrades GDP 4cast
Forex news for Asia trading Tuesday 31 January 2017
It was Bank of Japan announcement day, with the focus on the central bank and what they would do or not do. There was some small expectation they may have indicated some sort of QQE ‘taper’, a low-probability outcome, but greater expectations of an upgrade to their view of economic growth. The Bank was to issue its updated forecasts for both GDP and inflation – there was little expectation they bank was going to boost its views on inflation.
30 January, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Tech companies to meet on legal challenge to Trump immigration order
Tech companies to meet on legal challenge to Trump immigration order
Technology companies are expected to challenge President Donald Trump’s immigration order.