7 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Oil price rebound could rest on two countries, analyst says
Oil price rebound could rest on two countries, analyst says
Libya and Venezuela are key wildcards as OPEC seeks to keep its deal to cut output on track to reaching its goal.
7 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on UK data – BRC July like-for-like sales +0.9% y/y (expected +0.9%)
UK data – BRC July like-for-like sales +0.9% y/y (expected +0.9%)
In line with expectations of +0.9% y/y but below the prior of +1.2% y/y
The “like-for-like” sales basis strips out changes in store size
More from the British Retail Consortium data, this via Reuters:
7 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Trump has not been ‘smart enough’ on China trade policies, analyst says
Trump has not been ‘smart enough’ on China trade policies, analyst says
Some are worried Trump’s plans to retaliate against China will spark a trade war.
7 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Tuesday’s markets will be watching earnings and waiting for the latest on inflation
Tuesday’s markets will be watching earnings and waiting for the latest on inflation
Stocks could continue to drift to new highs, as investors watch earnings news and await inflation data at end of week.
7 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on You’re getting a DNA test — start-up Clear Genetics is building chatbots to explain the results
You’re getting a DNA test — start-up Clear Genetics is building chatbots to explain the results
Medical geneticists say this is a “very good use” for AI.
7 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Salt, South America Weigh on Compass Minerals
Salt, South America Weigh on Compass Minerals
Compass Minerals International (NYSE: CMP) has sought to diversify its business in recent years, adding a greater emphasis on plant nutrition products to complement its road salt unit.
7 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on In Disaster, Freddie And Fannie Could Need $99 Billion
In Disaster, Freddie And Fannie Could Need $99 Billion
If the economy fades sharply as it did in the Great Recession, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may need $99 billion in bail out money, according to a study by the Federal Housing Finance Agency In a new…