Dollar strengthens as markets shake off yuan scare

Dollar strengthens as markets shake off yuan scare http://www.theedgemarkets.com/my/article/dollar-strengthens-markets-shake-yuan-scare LONDON (Aug 17): The dollar rose against a basket of currencies for a third trading day running on Monday, as worries about a China-led "currency war" abated and traders focused instead on…

Double-Dip Oil Rout

Double-Dip Oil Rout http://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/c/35496/f/677102/s/48f5b6e5/sc/24/l/0L0Shuffingtonpost0N0Cmichael0Et0Eklare0Cdoubledip0Eoil0Erout0Ib0I79828960Bhtml0Dutm0Ihp0Iref0Fworld0Gir0FWorldPost/story01.htm The plunge of global oil prices began in June 2014, when benchmark Brent crude was selling at $114 per barrel. It hit bottom at $46 this January, a near-collapse widely viewed as a major but temporar…

US manufacturers affected by Tianjin explosion

US manufacturers affected by Tianjin explosion http://www.cnbc.com/2015/08/13/us-manufacturers-affected-by-tianjin-explosion.html Some American companies with manufacturing operations in China have been impacted by Wednesday's explosion in the port city of Tianjin.

Jay Leno on Jimmy Kimmel: "Mean Streak" to Blame for Low Ratings

Jay Leno on Jimmy Kimmel: "Mean Streak" to Blame for Low Ratings http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/34793/f/641579/s/48f61ecd/sc/13/l/0L0Shollywoodreporter0N0Cnews0Cjay0Eleno0Ejimmy0Ekimmel0Emean0E815168/story01.htm As Jay Leno prepares to return to TV in Oct. 7 with CNBC's Jay Leno's Garage, he's still got some things to say about the late night landscape.

Cryptocurrencies Will Create Technology-Driven Markets

PwC: Cryptocurrencies Will Create Technology-Driven Markets http://www.coindesk.com/pwc-cryptocurrencies-will-create-technology-driven-markets/ Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin will usher in a new wave of 'technology-driven markets', a new report from PwC has claimed.

Greek deflation persists in July as prices fall for 29th month

Greek deflation persists in July as prices fall for 29th month - The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/greek-deflation-persists-in-july-as-prices-fall-for-29th-month/articleshow/48392976.cms July's reading brought the Greece's EU-harmonised average deflation rate in the last 12 months to 1.6 percent, the statistics office said.

Bitcoin Remittance Startup 37coins Announces Closure

Bitcoin Remittance Startup 37coins Announces Closure http://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-remittance-startup-37coins-announces-closure/ Bitcoin remittance startup 37coins is closing its doors, with users having until 30th December to withdraw their balances.

Dethroning Our King

Dethroning Our King http://spent-magazine.com/dethroning-our-king/ Convincing Non-Voters to Show Up on October 19, 2015 The 42nd Federal Election is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Federal Elections in recent history. Some believe that Canada may elect a n…

Uphill Battle For the Markets After China’s Announcement

Uphill Battle For the Markets After China’s Announcement http://1010wcsi.com/uphill-battle-for-the-markets-after-chinas-announcement/ robertcicchetti/iStock/ThinkStock(NEW YORK) — It was an uphill battle on Tuesday for the markets with investors reacting to China’s surprise move to devalue its own currency. The Dow closed down 200…

A brutal week for Greece's banks

A brutal week for Greece's banks http://www.cnbc.com/2015/08/07/greek-banks-lose-half-their-value-in-brutal-week-.html The Greek stock exchange opened after a five-week hiatus on Monday and, as expected, the results weren't pretty.

Discover How Your Favorite Sharks use Analytics to Make Deals

Discover How Your Favorite Sharks use Analytics to Make Deals http://www.ibmbpnetwork.com/blog/discover-how-your-favorite-sharks-use-analytics-to-make-deals The Shark Tank cast knows business. They also know how to use analytics to make the right investment.

Head of Failed Japan-Based Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Arrested

Head of Failed Japan-Based Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Arrested http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/head-failed-japan-based-bitcoin-exchange-mt-gox-arrested-n402391 Mark Karpeles, 30, is suspected of accessing the exchange's computer system in February 2013 and inflating his account.

Charles Koch Says U.S. Can Bomb Its Way to $100,000 Salaries

http://time.com/3981574/charles-koch-bomb-economy/ Building bombs and using them is one way to growth, the billionaire suggests to allies.