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22 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Powell: We must first get ‘well away’ from zero rates before shrinking balance sheet

Powell: We must first get ‘well away’ from zero rates before shrinking balance sheet

Powell Q&A
– It’s time to reconsider when best to shrink the balance sheet
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– Hike may be warranted if economy is on track
– He’s not troubled by asset price valuations

22 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Earned $20 Billion in 2016 — Will Investors Finally See Some of It?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Earned $20 Billion in 2016 — Will Investors Finally See Some of It?

Government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae (NASDAQOTH: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (NASDAQOTH: FMCC) reported 2016 earnings of just over $20 billion between them. Unfortunately for investors, all the profit will be sent to the U.S. Treasury, although this profit-sweep may not last for too much longer. Here’s a closer look at the numbers, and whether the companies could return to privatization soon.

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22 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Brace yourselves: Furry crocs are the next fashion trend

Brace yourselves: Furry crocs are the next fashion trend

Brace yourselves: Furry crocs are the next fashion trend

Brace yourselves: Furry crocs may be the latest fashion trend.

At London Fashion Week on Monday, models strolled out on designer Christopher Kane’s runway wearing none other than fur-lined crocs.

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22 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on U.S. Household Debt- Not a pretty picture at all

U.S. Household Debt- Not a pretty picture at all

For Americans who believe that all is well with the economy, it may come as a rude shock to know that their household debt may be the cause of the trouble. The Federal Reserve Bank New York has made an official announcement that debt balances zoomed quite drastically in the last part of 2016. The last quarter of the year posted a rather shocking $12.58 trillion in household debt, says the newest quarterly report from the Fed.

Nearing the recession time debt

In a record that is best not…

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22 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on es future options

es future options

HELLO EVERYONE

I have one ES march 17 short at 2325 which is loosing money today
i was thinking to sell a call for 2325 expiring march 17 which will cover me some losses
i also have one put for that i bought to hedge at 2320 is this good idea? what would you guys do?

22 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Lack of volatility in ES getting brutal

Lack of volatility in ES getting brutal

Just want to vent my frustration in this market. Been trading the ES for 11 years and this is one of the least profitable times for my scalping strategy. I scalp the ES morning session, and its getting old seeing 1-3 tick range bars on the 1 minute chart 10-20 minutes into the open so often.

Longer term hourly strategy is doing well, but scalping is most consistent and my bread and butter. Just wanted to vent. I know other ES traders are having similar complaints but this is a unique…

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22 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 7 WAYS TO SAVE ON 2016 TAX RETURNS FOR TRADERS

7 WAYS TO SAVE ON 2016 TAX RETURNS FOR TRADERS

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7 WAYS TO SAVE ON 2016 TAX RETURNS FOR TRADERS
Wednesday, February 15th, 4:15PM ET

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