1 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Futures Saunter Higher In Careless Jaunt Towards Dissipation
Futures Saunter Higher In Careless Jaunt Towards Dissipation
Fascism has been rearing its ugly head all weekend in Spain and has delighted investors to no end. S&P futures are heading up now, +3 in early trade. Over in Europe, the optimism born in Spanish law and order has become somewhat infectious, delighting traders there to no end, sending DAX futs higher by 0.45%.
Gleaning from the good news in Europe, Asian markets are soon gearing up to rip ahead.
The copper trade is improving, as we speak, up by more than 0.8%.
1 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: 5 injured in suspected terror attack in Canada
The Wall Street Journal: 5 injured in suspected terror attack in Canada
Canadian officials identified the man who stabbed a police officer and drove a van into four pedestrians in a suspected terrorist attack in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday night as Somali refugee who had been known to police.
read more
1 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asia set for a light session as markets in China, South Korea are off
Asia set for a light session as markets in China, South Korea are off
The Australian market opened up 0.1 percent and Nikkei futures pointed to a higher open for Japan.
1 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Catalan leaders signal they may move toward declaration of independence this week
Catalan leaders signal they may move toward declaration of independence this week
For a bit of a recap of developments regarding the vote in the Catalan region of Spain over the weekend
This via Bloomberg:
Link for more:
Catalans Signal They May Declare Independence Within a Week
—
1 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Catalonia leader: With 90% approval, ‘we have the right’ to be independent
Catalonia leader: With 90% approval, ‘we have the right’ to be independent
Catalonia’s leader opened the door to declaring independence late Sunday after early election results shows overwhelming support for seccession from Spain.
read more
1 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Best Buy: Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, or Gilead Sciences?
Best Buy: Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, or Gilead Sciences?
Remember the old game show “Let’s Make a Deal”? It was originally hosted by the recently deceased Monty Hall, and its current iteration is hosted by comedian Wayne Brady. Contestants can choose from one of three doors, one of which usually has a nice prize behind it — but at least one door also typically hides a total dud.
1 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Australia – CoreLogic House Prices (September) 0.3% m/m (prior 0.1% m/m)
Australia – CoreLogic House Prices (September) 0.3% m/m (prior 0.1% m/m)
House prices for the combined capital cities + 0.3% in September m/m
August was +0.1%
For the y/y +8.5%
– August +9.7 %
House growth still, but a slowing rate of appreciation a little (y/y), which will be welcomed at the RBA (they’ve been concerned on debt & speculation and the impact any slowing could have on consumers, abks and economy generally)