Markets
United States dollar weakens on service sector slowdown
- September 07, 2016
The U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) non-manufacturing purchasers manager index (PMI) index fell 51.4 last month from 55.5 in July, the lowest reading since February 2010. The JPMorgan Chase & Co. gauge of currency price swings dropped to 9.7 percent in NY, the lowest level since August 5, completing a five-day decline. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
The U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) non-manufacturing purchasers manager index (PMI) index fell 51.4 last month from 55.5 in July, the lowest reading since February 2010. The JPMorgan Chase & Co. gauge of currency price swings dropped to 9.7 percent in NY, the lowest level since August 5, completing a five-day decline. (more...)
Dollar gains as investors see Fed rate hike later this year
- September 07, 2016
Payrolls climbed by 151,000 last month following a 275,000 gain in July that was larger than previously estimated, a Labor Department report showed. The official unemployment rate, based on a separate survey of households, remained at 4.9 per cent. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Payrolls climbed by 151,000 last month following a 275,000 gain in July that was larger than previously estimated, a Labor Department report showed. The official unemployment rate, based on a separate survey of households, remained at 4.9 per cent. (more...)
Donald Trump Offends Some with Comment That Clinton Lacks 'Presidential Look'
- September 07, 2016
Jason Chaffetz's request to the US attorney for a new investigation into whether Clinton and her employees obstructed justice in the course of the FBI's investigation into her private email server. Clinton would support the United States' NATO allies in Europe, Kaine explained. Trump said. "As opposed to, you know, tough talk". The emails, later revealed by WikiLeaks, showed some DNC officials favoring Clinton over her primary opponent, Bernie Sanders - who has since endorsed Clinton for ... (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Jason Chaffetz's request to the US attorney for a new investigation into whether Clinton and her employees obstructed justice in the course of the FBI's investigation into her private email server. Clinton would support the United States' NATO allies in Europe, Kaine explained. Trump said. "As opposed to, you know, tough talk". The emails, later revealed by WikiLeaks, showed some DNC officials favoring Clinton over her primary opponent, Bernie Sanders - who has since endorsed Clinton for ... (more...)
US and Russia's G20 meeting on Syria ends without a deal
- September 07, 2016
But given the gaps of trust that exist, that's a tough negotiation. "We haven't yet closed the gaps". Talks between the US and Russian Federation to agree a ceasefire deal for Syria fell through on Sunday (4 September), with the US President Barack Obama saying " grave differences" remain between the countries. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
But given the gaps of trust that exist, that's a tough negotiation. "We haven't yet closed the gaps". Talks between the US and Russian Federation to agree a ceasefire deal for Syria fell through on Sunday (4 September), with the US President Barack Obama saying " grave differences" remain between the countries. (more...)
Global shares mostly rise in quiet trading after US holiday
- September 07, 2016
Moreover, traders moved away from safe-haven buying after the Bank of Japan governor Kuroda said that they were limited on what the central bank can do on two-day monetary policy meeting. benchmark crude oil lost 8 cents to $44.36 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. A two-day summit of leaders from G20 nations began on Sunday, and USA president Barack Obama described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "extremely productive". (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Moreover, traders moved away from safe-haven buying after the Bank of Japan governor Kuroda said that they were limited on what the central bank can do on two-day monetary policy meeting. benchmark crude oil lost 8 cents to $44.36 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. A two-day summit of leaders from G20 nations began on Sunday, and USA president Barack Obama described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "extremely productive". (more...)
Ex-USC coach Steve Sarkisian joins Alabama's staff as analyst
- September 07, 2016
See that hashtag at the bottom? His first USC team went 9-4 in 2014, including a Holiday Bowl win. Sep 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans coach Steve Sarkisian. The two teams will kickoff Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Senior OG suspended: Alabama senior offensive guard Alphonse "Shank" Taylor was in uniform and on the sidelines Saturday while serving a one-game suspension. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
See that hashtag at the bottom? His first USC team went 9-4 in 2014, including a Holiday Bowl win. Sep 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans coach Steve Sarkisian. The two teams will kickoff Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Senior OG suspended: Alabama senior offensive guard Alphonse "Shank" Taylor was in uniform and on the sidelines Saturday while serving a one-game suspension. (more...)
Wall Street flat as investors look for clues on rates
- September 07, 2016
Last Friday, Stanley Fischer , vice-chairman of the Federal Reserve, surprised markets with comments that were more hawkish than his boss, Janet Yellen, had given just hours before at the Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium. Five of the 10 major S&P 500 indexes were higher, led by a 0.56 per cent rise in the energy sector on the back of higher oil prices. Platinum edged up 0.2 percent at $1,077, while palladium climbed 0.5 percent to $699.20. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Last Friday, Stanley Fischer , vice-chairman of the Federal Reserve, surprised markets with comments that were more hawkish than his boss, Janet Yellen, had given just hours before at the Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium. Five of the 10 major S&P 500 indexes were higher, led by a 0.56 per cent rise in the energy sector on the back of higher oil prices. Platinum edged up 0.2 percent at $1,077, while palladium climbed 0.5 percent to $699.20. (more...)
Oil Price Fractionally Lower on Waning Expectations for Output Cut
- September 07, 2016
And it does not really matter if the alliance would be officially formed, the expert said, adding that OPEC practically died over two years ago when it split into two groups which can not reach any agreement with each other. We think a deal will get done and that should put a floor under oil. In July, the International Monetary Fund stated that it expected Russian Federation to stay in its recession due to the drop in oil prices combined with sanctions from the West over the situation in ... (more...)
- September 07, 2016
And it does not really matter if the alliance would be officially formed, the expert said, adding that OPEC practically died over two years ago when it split into two groups which can not reach any agreement with each other. We think a deal will get done and that should put a floor under oil. In July, the International Monetary Fund stated that it expected Russian Federation to stay in its recession due to the drop in oil prices combined with sanctions from the West over the situation in ... (more...)
Protesters, security clash near North Dakota oil pipeline
- September 07, 2016
According to the Morton County Sheriff's Department, as these reports spread through the camp, as many as 800 protesters mobilized to cut the fence near construction, and rushed at construction workers. Archambault called the demolition that had already been done devastating . They literally bulldozed the ancestors right out of the ground, along with destroying tipi rings and cairns. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
According to the Morton County Sheriff's Department, as these reports spread through the camp, as many as 800 protesters mobilized to cut the fence near construction, and rushed at construction workers. Archambault called the demolition that had already been done devastating . They literally bulldozed the ancestors right out of the ground, along with destroying tipi rings and cairns. (more...)
Arrest Made In Connection With Fatal J'ouvert Celebration Shooting
- September 07, 2016
In all, four separate shootings and a stabbing were recorded by the police during J'ouvert which was organized by a different organization from WIADCA, the sponsor of the festival of costume bands. As many as 250,000 West Indians drawn from nearly every Caribbean country, including Jamaicans, Trinidadians, Guyanese, Haitians, Barbadians, Grenadians and their neighbors, participated in J'ouvert in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn on the Labor Day Bank holiday. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
In all, four separate shootings and a stabbing were recorded by the police during J'ouvert which was organized by a different organization from WIADCA, the sponsor of the festival of costume bands. As many as 250,000 West Indians drawn from nearly every Caribbean country, including Jamaicans, Trinidadians, Guyanese, Haitians, Barbadians, Grenadians and their neighbors, participated in J'ouvert in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn on the Labor Day Bank holiday. (more...)
Here's how Reliance can gain profit out of Jio's freebie offer
- September 07, 2016
Ambani had revealed during the launch of the network that voice calls would be absolutely free for any calls made from the Jio network to any network. Reliance Jio claims to be the cheapest LTE provider in the world. "Our Rs 1,499 plans and above will be revised soon", sad Vodafone India, a key 3G operator in India. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Ambani had revealed during the launch of the network that voice calls would be absolutely free for any calls made from the Jio network to any network. Reliance Jio claims to be the cheapest LTE provider in the world. "Our Rs 1,499 plans and above will be revised soon", sad Vodafone India, a key 3G operator in India. (more...)
New EU Law To Scrap Roaming Charges With A Catch
- September 07, 2016
The news comes as Three extended its Feel At Home service - which lets customers use their phone overseas at no extra cost - to an additional 24 European countries, including Germany, Portugal and Greece. Moreover, anyone busting their limits will have their roaming surcharges capped at 4c per minute for calls, 1c for every text message and just 0.85c per megabyte of data. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
The news comes as Three extended its Feel At Home service - which lets customers use their phone overseas at no extra cost - to an additional 24 European countries, including Germany, Portugal and Greece. Moreover, anyone busting their limits will have their roaming surcharges capped at 4c per minute for calls, 1c for every text message and just 0.85c per megabyte of data. (more...)
Geopolitics weighs on G-20 summit
- September 07, 2016
Prior to Argentina assuming the G20 presidency, President Macri said his country hopes to contribute to global efforts in alleviating poverty, improving education standards, solving migration issues, and fighting terrorism. The Hangzhou summit is expected to create the first multilateral investment framework, an initiative that China and other G20 members put on the agenda . (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Prior to Argentina assuming the G20 presidency, President Macri said his country hopes to contribute to global efforts in alleviating poverty, improving education standards, solving migration issues, and fighting terrorism. The Hangzhou summit is expected to create the first multilateral investment framework, an initiative that China and other G20 members put on the agenda . (more...)
Jobs Added In August, Jobless Rate 4.9%
- September 07, 2016
Fed officials have noted the economy's improvement, with the unemployment rate at almost healthy levels. Lacker also said the August payrolls data suggests the job market is still tightening. And overall confidence has touched an 11-month high. In other words, the jobs report was a bit of a mixed bag with implications for both the bears and bulls alike. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Fed officials have noted the economy's improvement, with the unemployment rate at almost healthy levels. Lacker also said the August payrolls data suggests the job market is still tightening. And overall confidence has touched an 11-month high. In other words, the jobs report was a bit of a mixed bag with implications for both the bears and bulls alike. (more...)
Apple will fight $14.5 billion tax bill, 'total political crap,' CEO declares
- September 07, 2016
Mr Cook said that in 2014 his company paid one of every 15 United States dollars of corporation tax in Ireland. "I think we should stand up and say that very clearly". Members of Ireland's coalition government met yesterday to discuss whether they would back Apple although finance minister Michael Noonan has already vowed to immediately appeal against being required to demand payment from Apple . (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Mr Cook said that in 2014 his company paid one of every 15 United States dollars of corporation tax in Ireland. "I think we should stand up and say that very clearly". Members of Ireland's coalition government met yesterday to discuss whether they would back Apple although finance minister Michael Noonan has already vowed to immediately appeal against being required to demand payment from Apple . (more...)
The maker of EpiPen responds to outrage over skyrocketing cost
- September 07, 2016
Politicians and patient advocates have criticized Mylan for the price increases, describing the company's actions as emblematic of the drug industry's unfair stranglehold on the market for life-saving treatments. Bresch blamed the price hike on a greater issue within the health care industry, and implored "all involved" to "take steps to meaningfully address the USA health care crisis". (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Politicians and patient advocates have criticized Mylan for the price increases, describing the company's actions as emblematic of the drug industry's unfair stranglehold on the market for life-saving treatments. Bresch blamed the price hike on a greater issue within the health care industry, and implored "all involved" to "take steps to meaningfully address the USA health care crisis". (more...)
Dollars 50 Million reimbursement or a free flight from SpaceX, demands Spacecom
- September 07, 2016
The SpaceX explosion shocked the world, particularly when it was revealed that the Falcon 9 rocket was not insured. SpaceX already has more than 70 mission on its manifest, but the tragic loss of a second billion dollar rocket booster has caused wide-spread concern about the company's operations. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
The SpaceX explosion shocked the world, particularly when it was revealed that the Falcon 9 rocket was not insured. SpaceX already has more than 70 mission on its manifest, but the tragic loss of a second billion dollar rocket booster has caused wide-spread concern about the company's operations. (more...)
Militants storm building in Kabul
- September 07, 2016
The 11 p.m. explosion was followed by gunfire that continued for over an hour with sporadic shootings still under way. A twin blast Monday in front of defense ministry killed 24 people, including a number of security officials, and injured more then 90 people. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
The 11 p.m. explosion was followed by gunfire that continued for over an hour with sporadic shootings still under way. A twin blast Monday in front of defense ministry killed 24 people, including a number of security officials, and injured more then 90 people. (more...)
Three BRAND NEW Harry Potter Short Stories Have Been Published!
- September 07, 2016
Voldemort didn't leave a mark on Harry in the forbidden forest. This time around, the theory is centred around the scene in the Deathly Hallows where Harry meets with the recently deceased Professor Dumbledore at King's Cross Station - which seems to have transformed into some kind of purgatory. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Voldemort didn't leave a mark on Harry in the forbidden forest. This time around, the theory is centred around the scene in the Deathly Hallows where Harry meets with the recently deceased Professor Dumbledore at King's Cross Station - which seems to have transformed into some kind of purgatory. (more...)
Donald Trump Says Hillary Clinton Lacks a 'Presidential Look'
- September 07, 2016
Donald Trump has emerged from the Labor Day weekend leading a new CNN poll by 2 points. She continued, "I think it's quite intriguing that this activity has happened around the time [Donald] Trump became the nominee". "The single greatest asset I have, according to those who know me, is my temperament", Trump said. He got into a Twitter war with the president of Mexico. (more...)
- September 07, 2016
Donald Trump has emerged from the Labor Day weekend leading a new CNN poll by 2 points. She continued, "I think it's quite intriguing that this activity has happened around the time [Donald] Trump became the nominee". "The single greatest asset I have, according to those who know me, is my temperament", Trump said. He got into a Twitter war with the president of Mexico. (more...)
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