27 June, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Pre-ALERT: Trump Risks War With Russia
Pre-ALERT: Trump Risks War With Russia
Trump has now backed his administration into a corner. If there’s another suspected poison gas attack in Syria, he’s promised to escalate the situation by beginning bombings.
27 June, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China economy improves in Q2 but deleveraging poses risks – private survey
China economy improves in Q2 but deleveraging poses risks – private survey
This was about yesterday but I missed it. I sometimes wonder how much interest there is in the Chinese economy.
But, as the chap in says:
Looper
OK, so apart from taking advice from a sci-fi flick …. back to the China post. This from China Beige Book International (CBB) via Reuters
27 June, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Union Pacific CEO: There is a ripe opportunity to modernize NAFTA
Union Pacific CEO: There is a ripe opportunity to modernize NAFTA
With NAFTA renegotiations near, Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz chimes in with his desire to modernize the trade agreement.
27 June, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Republicans delay vote on health-care bill
Republicans delay vote on health-care bill
Senate Republicans will delay a vote on their Obamacare replacement bill until after July 4.
27 June, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Pork at turning point, while cattle is demand driven
Pork at turning point, while cattle is demand driven
Another 20 cent gain was added to wholesale pork today. That extends this year’s strong rally just a little further. More important for these short term discussions, it temporarily puts away fears that the top is in. We, and most of the pork trade, certainly do feel this is the right time. The only question is when.
27 June, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Have Hedge Funds Set Oil Markets Up for a Rebound?
Have Hedge Funds Set Oil Markets Up for a Rebound?
By Oil Price – Hedge funds and other major investors have soured on oil prices, and the pessimistic turn has corresponded with the deep selloff in recent weeks. Since the beginning of June, the long positions held by speculators have…
27 June, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Amazon Unveils Patented “Behive” Drone Delivery System for Cities
Amazon Unveils Patented “Behive” Drone Delivery System for Cities
By Michael Shedlock – Amazon fulfillment centers, typically single-story warehouses located in suburbs, do not meet its goal of low-cost deliveries to city dwellers. Amazon’s patented solution is multi-story, drone-delivery behive center warehouses smack…