Tag: markets

May 11, 2015 0

IMF Works on Contingency Plans for Greek Default; Greece Says Deal Difficult; Timeline of Obligations

By News Desk

The Wall Street Journal reports IMF Works With Greece’s Neighbors to Contain Default Risks . The International Monetary Fund is working with national authorities in southeastern Europe on contingency plans for a Greek default, a senior fund official said—a rare public admission that regulators are preparing for the potential failure to agree on continued aid for Athens. Greek banks are big players in some of its neighbors’ financial systems.

May 9, 2015 0

Illinois Supreme Court Rules 2013 Pension Reform Law Unconstitutional; Chicago Teachers "Insulted by 7% Pay Cut Offer"

By News Desk

A May 5 Chicago Tribune editorial viewpoint said the same thing: Pass a Bankruptcy Law, Give Taxpayers a Chance . Many people view bankruptcy as a "nuclear option" for local governments in Illinois — a bad choice that will only bring disaster. Actually, if we do it the right way, it may be the best path for averting true financial devastation in communities statewide.

May 7, 2015 0

Meet Yangyang Another Humanoid Robot

By News Desk

Meet Yangyang Another Humanoid Robot A female humanoid robot " Yangyang ", named and modeled after her creator, has a variety of realistic facial expressions.  "Yangyang" wows visitors at Beijing’s Global Mobile Internet Conference. The robot is modeled on one of the researchers who helped develop the technology.