Tag: government

July 26, 2014 0

Who’s Winning the War in Ukraine? Answer May Shock You!

By News Desk

I happen to believe both. Starting from that scorecard, please consider my post on Thursday Ukraine Government Breaks Up: Prime Minister Resigns Over "Vital Laws on Energy and Army Financing"; Follow the Money Synopsis: The Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk resigned and that will lead to early elections in which pro-Russian MPs will be removed from parliament. In essence, Ukraine will be more pro-NATO

July 25, 2014 0

France Unemployment New High, Output Down 15th Month; Prices Drop 27th Month; Activity Up in Peripheral Europe; Outlook for Germany

By News Desk

Output prices down 27th month and accelerating Private sector employment down 9th month Service sector activity improved slightly Activity Picks up in Peripheral Europe Meanwhile, things improve elsewhere in Europe. The Markit European Composite report makes this headline claim: Flash PMI signals rebound in Eurozone growth but French woes persist. Eurozone economic growth rebounded in July, according to the „flash‟ estimate of Markit‟s Purchasing Managers‟ Index.

July 25, 2014 0

Obama Shenanigans on ‘Factoryless’ Exports, Taxes, Employment, Jobs

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Business Insider’s " eye-popping " chart of the day on Why People Are Freaking Out About ‘Tax Inversions’ adds a big megaphone to Obama’s tune. ‘Factoryless’ Exports In addition to seeking higher taxes, Obama simultaneously proposes a rule change to classify " factoryless goods producers " as domestic manufacturers, even if the manufacturing jobs associated with those producers are offshore. The IB Times reports Obama’s jobs proposal was  Slammed by Unions