7 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Government briefs: Amtrak’s Gateway could get shut, Nonunions may face labor pains … & more
Government briefs: Amtrak’s Gateway could get shut, Nonunions may face labor pains … & more
From the April issue: Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2018 could derail Amtrak’s $24 billion Gateway project, a planned renovation to the rail lines in and around the city.
7 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Dollar falls vs. yen after weaker-than-expected US jobs report
Dollar falls vs. yen after weaker-than-expected US jobs report
The dollar fell against the yen on Friday after a much softer-than-forecast U.S. non-farm payrolls report, backing expectations of gradual pace of interest rate increases this year.
7 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Weak crude oil stunts US energy IPOs, boosts outlook for M&A
Weak crude oil stunts US energy IPOs, boosts outlook for M&A
The stream of U.S. energy companies going public at the start of 2017 has dried up on concerns over the future direction of oil prices, but private buyers seeking mergers and acquisitions are ready to take advantage of the volatility to secure cheap deals.
7 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Skynet and the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Skynet and the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Though many still conceptualize the current state of technology through its prior stages of development, i.e. as mere tools or machines, the most relevant description now includes that of autonomy, not just the ability to run without human intervention but, additionally…
7 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on April Macro Update: Employment Growth Continues to Decelerate
April Macro Update: Employment Growth Continues to Decelerate
The macro data from the past month continues to mostly point to positive growth. On balance, the evidence suggests the imminent onset of a recession is unlikely. One concern in recent months had been housing, but revised data shows…