Новости за 16.05.2016

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Something funky is happening between oil and the US dollar.

Historically, there's been a pretty consistent correlation between the commodity's price and the currency.

Whenever the dollar strengthened, oil prices would fall and vice versa.

However, as Societe Generale's Global Head of Economics Michala Marcussen pointed out in a recent note to clients, something is a bit off right now.

From her note (emphasis ours):

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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A U.N. envoy for human rights on Monday said the European Union's response to the refugee crisis showed a "lack of vision" and that the bloc's deal with Turkey was legally questionable.

Twenty percent of pensioners over the age of 75 are living below the poverty line, according to a new report published by a charity group for the elderly. Research by Independent Age found that nearly a million older pensioners who lived through the Second World War were much more likely to live in persistent poverty than younger ‘baby boomer’ pensioners. The report suggests the income of those aged over 75 is, on average, £3,000 a year less than younger pensioners. RT reports: The report revealed... Читать дальше...

Four regular guys recreate famous photos of male celebrities and are photoshopped with their ideal body types.

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise recently launched itsInternet of Things (IoT) platform for managing a wide array of connected devices.

Moscow strives to deliver Russia's S-300 air defense systems to Iran.

NORTH LOUP — A North Loup woman is scheduled to be arraigned Monday, accused of child abuse in the death of her 4-week-old daughter.

The ANC has lambasted the EFF, and its leader Julius Malema, for alleged “warmongering” during the latter’s electioneering in Gugulethu.

Meanwhile, Eric Joyce and Steve Werier have been named assistant GMs.

CANNES, France (AP) — Jim Jarmusch has debuted his distinctive bus driver-poet drama "Paterson" at the Cannes Film Festival.

CANNES, France (AP) — Jim Jarmusch has debuted his distinctive bus driver-poet drama "Paterson" at the Cannes Film Festival.

In the movie, Adam Driver plays a bus driver in Paterson, New Jersey, who writes poetry inspired by conversations he overhears. Jarmusch acknowledged even he struggles to describe the film's combination of working-class and creative life, inspired partly by the Paterson poet and doctor William Carlos Williams.

Treasury yields rose Monday, rebounding sharply from a five-week low reached on Friday, as surging oil prices boosted inflation expectations, which are traditionally viewed as an important component of Treasury yields.

At least five people were killed and 22 more wounded after Daesh terrorists resumed missile attacks on the town of Al-Khalidiya in western Iraq.

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Puff Daddy has announced the tour dates for the 2016 Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour! The rapper will be reunited with Lil Kim, Mase, Faith Evans, Mario Winans, 112, Total, Carl Thomas, The Lox, and French Montana for the tour, kicking off on August 25 in Columbus, Ohio. “This isn’t just a concert– this is [...]

Work to upgrade Rome's public transport has again run up against an ancient problem: archaeological ruins.

Blues' new boss cleared of any wrongdoing.

Kash Pashootan, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at First Avenue Advisory, Raymond James says that political unknowns like a potential Brexit and the outcome of the U.S. election may mean that markets haven't priced in political uncertainties.

CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

'An unstable world is an unsafe world for all,' the actress and campaigner said.

The 2016 Tomah Regional High School & Junior High Rodeo was cold and it was fun.

VIENNA (AP) — The United States and other world powers say they are ready to supply Libya's internationally recognized government with weapons to counter the Islamic State and other militant groups gaining footholds in its lawless regions.

The University of Johannesburg will have to use an alternative venue for an upcoming graduation ceremony after arsonists caused damage estimated at R100 million to its auditorium.