25 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ForexLive European morning news wrap: Markets in suitably fragile mood talking about Jackson
ForexLive European morning news wrap: Markets in suitably fragile mood talking about Jackson
Forex news for the European morning trading session 25 Aug 2017
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No prizes for guessing where the cameras are pointed today and we’ve seen suitably fickle moves in this session with some last minute position trimming.
25 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Currencies: Dollar tilts lower as markets get set for Yellen speech
Currencies: Dollar tilts lower as markets get set for Yellen speech
The U.S.
25 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on BlackRock: Equity Valuations Aren’t A Concern (IVV)
BlackRock: Equity Valuations Aren’t A Concern (IVV)
From BlackRock: Equity valuations may look rich compared with history, but we do not believe this is something to be feared. Kate Moore explains.
Many investors are skeptical about equity valuations after an eight-year rally. Investor trepidation is understandable. The cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for U.S. stocks was at its highest level since March 2002 as of end-July according to Thomson Reuters data, a level last associated with a major market correction.
25 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Oil prices rise as Hurricane Harvey heads for US Gulf coast
Oil prices rise as Hurricane Harvey heads for US Gulf coast
Oil prices were rose on Friday as the U.S. petroleum industry prepared for the impact of Hurricane Harvey.
25 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Hurricane Harvey likely to boost gas prices for US drivers
Hurricane Harvey likely to boost gas prices for US drivers
Hurricane Harvey is expected to hit a refinery-rich stretch of the Gulf Coast and U.S. drivers could soon see the impact at the gas pump.
25 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Futures Movers: Oil prices climb as dangerous hurricane approaches Texas
Futures Movers: Oil prices climb as dangerous hurricane approaches Texas
Oil prices advance Friday, recouping some of Thursday’s losses that had been driven by concern that a hurricane moving toward the U.S.
25 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Trump to make major speech next week on tax reform
Trump to make major speech next week on tax reform
So says his economic council head Gary Cohn speaking to the FT 25 Aug
– Trump will launch major push on tax reform next Wednesday with a speech in Missouri
– speech will be the first in a series to convince public of need to revamp tax system
Focus shifting to fiscal policy in a bid to win