US banks lead the equity trading revenues in Q2
Morgan Stanely, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs account for 40% market share in equities trading. Many US banks registered encouraging growth in trading revenues.
Aug 13, 2015 4:10 AM EDT
Continued oil price crash reached lowest level
U.S. crude oil price falls down to its level in more than six years. Over-supply of crude seen as one of the reasons for the oil's low price including the China's yuan devaluation. While most crude oil consumers enjoy the benefits of getting lower fuel, oil industries suffer from low profits forcing them to cut on expenditures and employment.
European banks lead other foreign banks' excess reserves at Fed, valued at $1 trillion
Foreign banks prefer to park their excess funds with the US Fed. The unprecedented rise of excess reserves at US Fed has become a cause of concern for the government.
China devalues Yuan, Sends Shockwave to Global Market, and Bringing stocks down
China devalued Yuan for the second time in a row, shocking the world market, bringing stocks, commodities, and currencies down.
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Ford Motor Company moves production of F-650 and F-750 truck from Mexico to Ohio
Ford is moving its production of F-650 and F-750 commercial truck from Mexico to Ohio to save expenses.
Aug 12, 2015 10:54 PM EDT
Food prices at its lowest in 6 years: Here are the reasons why
Food prices dropped due to abundant supplies of dairy products, soybean, and palm oil, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization reports.
Aug 10, 2015 10:32 PM EDT
Greek stock market plunges sharply after re-opening
Greece's stock market plummeted when it re-opened Monday. The biggest casualties were banks which shed 30%.
Aug 04, 2015 11:56 PM EDT
Trouble in the North: Canada's economy continues to shrink
The slowdown in most of Canada's industries and the weakening value of its currency added to the shrinkage of its economy by 0.2% in May. For five consecutive months, Canada has been experiencing a "complex and significant adjustment", as Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz calls it.
Aug 04, 2015 10:41 PM EDT
Stock markets expected to be under 4% annual growth
The slowdown in major economies is impacting the corporate performance and putting pressure on sales growth. Analysts forecast that the annual growth rate of stock markets is under 3.5% when adjusted with inflation.
Aug 03, 2015 10:30 PM EDT
Iran plans to buy 90 jets per year: old fleet to be renovated
Iran plans to rebuild its aged fleet by purchasing 90 planes per year from Boeing and Airbus, as soon as Western economic sanctions are lifted.
Aug 03, 2015 9:00 AM EDT
University of Phoenix under FTC scrutiny for possible unfair business practices
After 4 years of GI Bill, the Federal Trade Commission is investigating University of Phoenix for possible deceptive and unfair business practices involving military veteran students.
Aug 03, 2015 1:53 AM EDT
Mexican government hikes dollar auction by almost 4 folds; holds rates
The second largest economy in Latin America is making all the possible efforts to prevent the arrest of its falling peso. It increased dollar auction to support the Mexican peso and waiting for US decision on interest rates.
Aug 03, 2015 1:42 AM EDT
Falling world oil prices result in job cuts
Energy giants take a hit as oil prices collapse. A number of companies, including Shell and Centrica in Britain, are cutting thousands of jobs to cope with losses.
Jul 31, 2015 8:21 AM EDT
Yemeksepeti CEO in Turkey gives out $27M to employees after sale
Yemeksepeti boss gave $27M to its 114 employees after selling his firm to Delivery Hero. Nevsat Aydin, the co-founder and CEO of Yemeksepeti, an online delivery website in Turkey, shared $27M of revenue to its 114 employees after Delivery Hero acquired the company in May.
Jul 29, 2015 11:12 PM EDT
Stronger US dollar is a threat to emerging markets' currencies, and to US economy
The 12% rise in the US dollar could result in another currency crisis in emerging markets as the weakening of local currencies will reduce the debt repayment capacity. The strengthening of dollar is expected to slow down its GDP growth as well.
Jul 29, 2015 10:25 PM EDT
A family of treasure hunters discovered $1M worth of gold coins in Florida seaboard
The Schmitt family found a set of gold coins in a shipwreck identified to be the 'Capitpana' a cargo ship that sank 300 years ago in Florida.
Jul 29, 2015 4:37 AM EDT
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