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A 100% Organic Mattress Protector is Now Being Offered for Sale on Amazon.com by the Charles C Harmon Co LLC. A 40% Off Coupon Can Be Obtained by Visiting Their Memory-Foam-Mattress-Store.com Website. "This is a Made in USA Product That Is Designed Specifically for Use on a Memory Foam Mattress or Mattress Topper and Won't Interfere with Temperature Sensitivity" said Chuck Harmon, Managing CEO of the Company.
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The Charles C Harmon Co LLC announced its latest product introduction on Monday with a 40% discount coupon that is available at Memory Foam Mattress Store Coupon. "The 100% Organic Cotton Mattress Protector is our answer to those looking for an organic answer to protecting their memory foam product" said Chuck Harmon, Managing CEO.
"Many people are concerned about the number of products being offered that are sourced in other countries, like China and are more interested in starting to purchase products that are made in the USA. This new product is made in the USA of materials imported from Canada, so we're keeping the entire sourcing and manufacturing process right here in North America to help stimulate the economy. We feel strongly about doing everything we can to get this economy back up and running in true American tradition of prosperity."
"People are also concerned about protecting the large investment they've made in their memory foam products, like mattresses and mattress toppers so this is an ideal solution for them. Memory foam is temperature sensitive and anything you place between your body and the memory foam will adversely affect the way the temperature sensitive material works. This product was developed specifically to work with and not interfere with the temperature sensitive aspect of memory foam products."
This product uses a 100% recycled PU membrane material for the backing that works much like our human skin. It allows cooling air to flow from the bottom upwards while locking out any liquid penetration from the top down. It's fully machine washable and dry-able for ease of cleaning.
The product will be offered on Amazon.com and anyone interested in getting the limited time 40% off coupon should visit the Charles C Harmon Co LLC owned website at http://memory-foam-mattress-store.com
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Reviews for Foxtrot Parlour Cafe
by Michelle Tan
5 months ago
i have to agree with everyone else - the injection donuts ($6) are super cute and fun (and make a cool instagram) but the donuts themselves are rather ordinary and theres nothing amazing about them that would make me want to come back for more. the salted caramel sauce i chose was absolutely delicious but it wasnt enough for my donut in my opinion - a shame considering it wouldve made an otherwise plain donut really good.
salted caramel injection donut 8/10
by Lex Antony Huang
6 months ago
What a nice little cheeky place that my friends found. The donuts were ok but the self injecting concept was a lot of fun. A great place to chill with friends.
by Jillyb
6 months ago
This was our 2nd visit and hubby got the marocan lamb pie again he liked it so much frist time round, last time the lamb just melted in your mouth. L I got bacon n eggs with gluten free toast which was yummy. Love the atmosphere here is great the staff were very helpful and friendly. The selection of sweets is very tempting with some nice unique options with plenty of savory cabinet food as well if your needing something quicker. We will be back for sure if only I lived closer.
by Eat Pray Love
6 months ago
Went here for breakfast today after hearing all the hype about the doughnut injections.!
My best friend and I got here at around 10:30 on Sunday and were lucky enough to be able to find a seat inside straight away. The cafe was busy and there was also a huge line waiting to order (it's order at the counter).
We both ordered the eggs benedict. It came with cooked potatoe, poached eggs with hollandaise and surprisingly pulled pork! I loved this! It was different from a traditional eggs ben with an English muffin, bacon etc. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was spread out over the potatoes as well. The pulled pork was cooked really well too and it added so much more to the dish. Definitely a must try if you love eggs Ben!
Now the doughnut was a let down!! We tried the vanilla custard one. So basically all the doughnuts are actually the same and the flavours are just what you choose to inject. Sadly there isn't much custard in the injection so it doesn't fill the doughnut up well. The doughnut itself is too dry for my liking. I don't understand the hype personally!
Will definitely be going back to foxtrot parlour but not for the doughnuts!
by Ekta Sharma
6 months ago
The bestie and I went here for breakfast today and we love the idea of Ponsonby. One of the sheep I guess!
The weather was beaut so after half a chat we moved outside to make the most of the sun! Loving the shared outdoor area in amongst all of the venues!
We seated ourselves and got menu. Quickly decided what to get before we kept talking! We hadn't realised you had to walk up and order and only clicked like 30mins into it.
We both got the eggs bene- it came on cabbage, potatoes and bacon with hollandaise. It was my first time and it looked amazing when it came out. I also got a passion fruit smoothie and we shared a doughnut!
Let me begin with the eggs bene. The potatoes + cabbage and most of the bacon was great! I hated the crispier bits on the bacon cause I've accidentally eaten crackle (hated it) and dislike anything remotely like the texture or taste, thus I couldn't actually finish my meal cause it was relatively consistent. In saying all this, my friend finished hers so she obviously really liked it. It's just not for me.
The smoothie - not a smoothie at all. Not going to lie, best part of my experience cause the weather was perfect for fresh juice, but $6.50 for not a smoothie was a little steep.
Next, the doughnuts that you inject - we got the vanilla one! My friend injected it, and it seems like a smooth process. This was quite nice, tasted fresh. But not the best doughnut I have.
I'm giving this venue an average rating because we had to request for our table to be cleaned three times before all the spilt choc and dirty dishes were cleared. The wait for our food after ordering was like 30mins. Although it was packed, it was crazy!
This is an okay place to go and eat, the location is probably better than the actual experience.
Would've loved to given it a stellar rating, but the 5/5 "smoothie" (juice) doesn't justify a 5/5 review.
by Mady Johnson
7 months ago
My friend and I went here today to try the donuts. I chose the chocolate flavor and my friend chose the salted caramel. I didn't really like my chocolate sauce, as i thought it would have a more richer flavor to it. But my friends sauce was so good! If i go back I'd defiantly get the caramel sauce.
by Simone Cooper
8 months ago
Stuffed kumara gets me every time. Great cabinet food if you can't be bothered waiting.
by Vai
8 months ago
Atmosphere is good, came in rush hour lunch and took a while to get our order out but it was worth the wait
by Jzizzle
9 months ago
Had a fantastic meat pie here, $10 with dressed greens on side I thought was good value. Amazing sweet treats a here. Best two were rhubarb brioche which was an all time highlight, and the choc tart, also great. Seems the best things here involve pastry, must have a great pastry chef. Coffee lovely too. Low key but trendy atmosphere. Gets super busy on weekends, try to go off-peak.
by Georgie @ Georgieats
9 months ago
Foxtrot Parlour is always buzzing with people when I visit Ponsonby Central on the weekends and I can see why.
Once you see their food cabinets and the sweet treats displayed on the counter, you will want to order one of everything!
My favourite home baked goods include the marshmallow filled chocolate spiral shaped cones (pictures attached) and their large meringues. Top these off with a Tahitian Vanilla Milkshake and you've got the perfect morning or afternoon treat!
However, I recommend getting there as early as possible because of the crowds and don't bother ordering coffee. Ours came out lukewarm and didn't have a very strong coffee flavour. So opt for one of their delicious milkshakes instead!
by Wolfie W
10 months ago
We had breakfast here on Saturday, arriving just after they opened. The welcome was warm, and throughout our very long and leisurely meal we chatted with several wait staff, all were very friendly and engaging. The ambience was pleasantly quirky with plenty of nice little touches like small bunches of flowers in old silver teapots, jugs etc, and rustic old bone handled cutlery. I for one love this ecclectic mix, and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Food: The coffee was perfect. Absolutely the right temperature and nicely rounded with no bitterness. I ordered the Coddled Eggs, and they were delicious, tasty and beautifully cooked, with a good serve of bacon. The combination of wilted spinach with a good grind of nutmeg is a winner, always. I loved them and would order them again in a moment. The robust toast "soldiers" which accompanied the eggs came with a twist of real butter in greaseproof paper - another nice touch.
Husband had the Moorish Omlette, which featured chorizo, semi dried tomatoes, basil and feta. He loved it and wouldn't share.
We came back after doing the rounds of the fresh market, and just timed it right to grab a table as some folk were leaving (it was a busy time of day!) and had another flat white with their famous donuts. These were huge, and very nice - we tried the Berry and the Salted Caramel, my favourite was the caramel, and this time it was me who wasn't sharing. Again we experienced great service, and staggered off pleasantly full, very happy and appreciative of the walk home in the sunshine after an extremely fulfilling morning. Nice job!
by Alessandra Felix
11 months ago
The service was really good but the food is terrible, I had the worst scrambled eggs ever and the coffee is also not good. My partner had the famous creamy egg and the egg whites was completely raw it was just poached egg with milk a bit of cheese and bacon on top. I will never come back.
by Jessica Chen
11 months ago
A bit slow on the uptake on the hype of self-injectable donuts, but got there we did, one windy Saturday arvo.
Along with the rest of the Ponsonby Central, there's an unmistakable feeling of cosyness and excited exploration here.
The donuts were good, a bit messy but that's all part of the experience. I had the cream filling while my friend played mad scientist with her salted caramel syrup. While enjoyable, I wouldn't say I'd have it again. Mind you, with their gorgeous service and array of other delectable baked goods, I have to admit I'm tempted to come back and see what else Foxtrot has to offer. Nothing but good things, I'm sure.
by Two Dark Coffees
11 months ago
Have a sweet tooth that needs satisfying? This is the place for you. In the midst of buzzing Ponsonby Central, Foxtrot Parlour Cafe is a must-visit in my opinion.
A friend of mine had heard of this place 'through the grapevine' and on a friday afternoon we decided to make our way across town to check it out.
On the look out for a quick afternoon treat, our eyes were instantly attracted to the cinnamon sugar dusted doughnuts ($5). Displayed on the front counter, they were too hard to resist. But these aren't just any doughnuts...you actually inject your own doughnut with a filling of your choice.
I decided to go with chocolate sauce and my friend, well he went with custard. Is it just me who isn't a big fan of custard? That aside, he said really enjoyed it. Not only is it novel that you are allowed to play with your food, but it is actually a really sweet idea (excuse the pun) because you can choose the amount of filling you prefer.
To wash down our doughnuts, we both had a chocolate milk shake, which came in an old school tall glass. Service was good despite it being relatively busy and the atmosphere lived up to Ponsonby Central's vibe.
by Tina Wu
11 months ago
Been wanting to come here to try out their donuts that I've seen everywhere on Instagram, to be honest $6 for a donut isn't cheap and the taste wasn't nice either. It was very dense and dry. Also not to mention that some of the cakes and muffins on the counter wasn't covered and I witness a fly flying around the landing on some of the food (yuck!) They should also consider changing their cutlery, it was old and looked like it wasn't washed properly. For a cafe situated in Ponsonby, I would think that it is up to a standard but frankly it wasn't. Pretty disappointed really.
by Amy @ My Dining Journey
Apr 23, 2014
In my humble opinion, the best way to spend any weekend involves good food. So while the weather is still shining in Auckland we made the most of our work free day with brunch at Foxtrot Parlour in Ponsonby Central. Despite starting early on a Saturday morning, Ponsonby Central was already busy with patrons visiting the fresh produce market and various eateries. We managed to get a seat inside Foxtrot Parlour and ordered items from their breakfast menu to start our day.
Being a huge fan of smoked fish, I opted for the Kedgeree which is a dish made up of flaked smoked fish, Indian spiced rice and topped with a poached egg. I can't say that I was impressed with this dish. There were hardly any smoked fish in the rice and the spices had completely overpowered the little smokiness that was there. The poached egg which was listed on the menu as 'soft' was cooked all the way through, making the overall meal, very dry. I tried my best to finish it, but it could not be done.
After the meal, we left and I came back about two hours later for a doughnut. The doughnut was a huge improvement to my disappointing brunch. A cinnamon sugar dusted doughnut was served with a small side of whipped cream and a metal syringe with the filling of your choice. I couldn't resist and ordered salted caramel while I could have gone with a healthier berry coulis. I happily injected the syringe into my chubby doughnut and filled the inside with a runny and rich caramel syrup. The combination was amazing. I like the idea of the syringe because it's not only fun, but you get to control the amount of syrup to add. They are rather generous with the amount of filling and I had plenty leftover despite covering my doughnut with salted caramel.
Although the kedgeree was disappointing, the doughnut made up for it. The cafe was busy during my two separate visits but the staff were very friendly and food and coffee came quickly. Although I may not come back to have brunch again, I would gladly visit again and again for their spectacular doughnuts.
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by Melissa Ruby Tuesday
Apr 19, 2014
'Foxtrot Parlour Cafe' has a rustic, vintage feel with old-school tables and chairs, grannie-style plates and wholesome, hand-baked fare.
Sometimes there is too much to choose from (frankly) with date scones competing with Russian fudge.
I have acquainted this cafe from the beginning, nearly 2.5 years ago I think? Normally, I have the gourmet quiche with a green salad or so something sweet. Food is consistently good. The coffee is average, not sure of the beans they use.
Seating is generous inside, that expands outside into the 'Ceres Market'. Lots to look at! Great for meetings and they are usually open late, until 5pm in my experience!
by Rebecca MacDonald
Mar 13, 2014
I love donuts (who doesn't). But I also love food presented in a novel way, so the donuts from Foxtrot Palour in Ponsonby Central were something I had to try.
Basically you get to choose which filling you want from salted caramel, chocolate or jam and they serve it to you in a syringe so you get to 'fill your own donut'. Not only is it fun (yes as a kid I did play with my food!) but it means you get to control how much or little filling is in the donut, I squeezed every last drop into mine!
I had the salted caramel filling and it, plus the donut was delicious, so if you are a fellow donut lover, I recommend you head down there and give these a try!
FYI, Foxtrot Parlour do more than donuts.
by David Boshier
Mar 09, 2014
I really like this place because of the atmosphere and location.
So I have been back a number of times. Each time I am disappointed with the food. I have tried two pies as they look great in the cabinet and inviting. The first time, one was cold-ish in the middle and lack taste. On another visit I again ordered a pie and this time it was burn't and the filling bland.
The service is also rather slow.
I might give it another in time.
by UltimateOmNoms
Nov 29, 2013
Enjoy a busy brunch? This is the place to be. We were a big fan of their poached eggs, but if you're not looking for anything too flash - simple and chilled, then you'll like this place. Especially when it's located within Ponsonby Central as well. It's not the cheapest place, but it is in Ponsonby - we thought the value was pretty good too.
Check out the full review here: http://ultimateomnoms.com/foxtrot-parlour/
by James Simpson
Sep 02, 2013
I agree with previous review. This place is sub standard. Cabinet food looks nice but we ordered off the menu.
The haloumi was sliced wafer thin and overlooked. Very very small portion for the price!
The kedgeree was a joke . About 100ml for $17 dollars.
They can't seriously expect people to come back for the food!
I don't believe there was a chef in this kitchen.
Nice atmosphere though.
by Rob Weston
Jun 09, 2013
Wow, very very disappointed with this place. Miserable Sunday morning, in dire need of good coffee and great food - alas, none was found. Guys, if you cant even cook bacon that its burnt to a cinder, then leave it off the menu...my basic Eggs/ Bacon/ tomato were probably the worst I have come across for the money paid. Stay away from the very small plates and give me value for money, at $33.00 for two coffees and a very small portion of food, I am bitter. I asked for the bacon to be cooked again - whats worst is that it came out on a plate, sooo frig-gen small I could not eat it and then again the bacon was burnt. Get it together guys, its just not that difficult to get the basics right and stay clear of trying to be too fancy.
by Chris Beale
May 19, 2013
A visitor to Auckland, and I went looking for this cafe - cant remember how I heard of it. But I am very glad I found it!
It is set within a larger development of very funky shops - sort of open plan. Very well decked out and a pleasure to sit in.
Food ticked all the boxes, and was refreshingly different, whilst catering for ones usual wants!! Lovely menu and cabinet food.
Staff really engaged with us and were helpful and friendly. Great work.
Can't recommend this place enough. We'll be back when next in Auckland.
by Jane Groufsky
Jan 12, 2013
Went today and it was deservedly packed, banh mi and halloumi toast were both delicious plus there was a whole range of sweet treats in jars on the counter I can't wait to try on later visits! I hope this place does well!
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Hold on now...lets talk about that. First of all if she hits a ball in the alley closest to you she should be basically in your service box and you should be in the alley. Her alley at that point is a non issue if we are talking about a situation where she has just served and is coming in. Me and my wife will give each other all kinds of hell if the forehand doesn't take the middle. Part of the reason for that is if they start putting balls high on your backhand and you take them....chances are you aren't doing anything really meaningful with them. She should be able to direct her volley back again at the the person in the ad court's backhand(assuming they are right handed) as she is moving in closer...which ultimately forces them to try to lob or hit it right back to one of you in most cases which gets put away at that point. I really love to hit the ball short in the alley from the ad side back to the server's backhand and short. My wife covers the alley and I come all the way over into her service box. Most try to lob which is fine...but if you don't get it up and high enough chances are your partner or you are going to eat it and if you just return it through the middle I'm going to be right there for the forehand volley which is going to right back through the service box of the player that is now in the alley trying to get back as most teams don't cover the middle. We believe in covering each other. I don't play with any woman or man that sits camped out bent over watching me run like a horse. I think you need to rethink that. Forehand covering the middle is a good thing even when it's the woman hitting the volley. That space that is left open is a non issue. the middle of the court has basically moved at that point and if she is getting where she is suppose to be they will never be able to get passed her to get to that part of the court. She will be in the middle to cut it off.
You present a nice point model and how it could/should be constructed and played out. However, if BH takes the volley and aims between the opponents, the point is over. (Opponents in up&back position.)
Up your backhand.
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Tamil Nadu won the boys' team title followed by Uttar Pradesh and Kerala girls topped ahead of Tamil Nadu.
Kripal Singh of Punjab, who set a National mark in discus, and Renubala Mahanta of Orissa, the long jump gold winner, were adjudged best athletes.
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Neta Naar polling booth is deep inside the jungles of Bastar in Chhattisgarh; the nearest town, Jagdalpur, is 30 km away. It's the dry season here, now. When it rains, Neta Naar is all but inaccessible. Bastar is a Maoist stronghold, and the threat of an attack to disrupt the third phase of the ongoing 2014 general election is omnipresent; the Maoists had ordered the tribals of Koleng and Neta Naar to boycott the election. "They came and distributed pamphlets. It was disconcerting," a tribal youth told me.
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The men are on a day-long vigil as a steady stream of men and women drop in to cast their ballot. The village is sparsely populated, with clusters of mud huts. These clusters don't receive electricity. Power supply is limited to government structures only. These offices look like dead outposts in the wild.
My cell phone has turned into a useless contraption. I can only play games on it. The network is non-existent. I feel eerily disconnected from the rest of the world.
It is important for the administration to thwart the Maoist design this time. During the assembly election in November 2013, Maoists had opened fire at a polling booth in Koleng. And a deadly encounter at Neta Naar more than a year ago had left seven CRPF men dead.
By evening, 85 per cent tribals in Koleng and Neta Naar have cast their franchise. Of the total 684 voters, 582 came to vote, many trudged a 12km stretch on foot to arrive here. It's a victory of sorts for the forces of democracy.
Mogra, 45, a tribal from Goriapal village in the jungle, was one of the 582 to vote at the Neta Naar polling booth. Electricity, road and clean water is a distant dream for Mogra and all of Goriapal. Mogra had no idea who he was voting for. He only knew there was a 'phool' (flower) and a 'haath' (hand). "I came to vote as everyone in the village was doing so," Mogra told me when I asked him what prompted him to get out of the house given the Maoist threat.
Like Mogra, none of the villagers believed that voting will eventually bring a change to their village.
"We will continue to live as we are now," said Sonadhar of another nearby village.
"The Maoists' threat did not work. We had area domination for more than five days before the election day, and it has worked for us," said inspector DS Yadav, 52, of the 151 CRPF battalion and security in-charge of Neta Naar polling station.
I leave the station shortly after polling gets over. It's another 30-km motorbike ride back through the jungle.


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This chlorinated mecca sits at the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, making it a beacon for North Brooklyn dwellers. With a 37,571-square-foot swim area, in addition to plenty of poolside space for beach-chair and towel lounging, you'll be able to scope out hundreds of stylish hipsters, neighborhood families and curious tourists looking to stay cool. Just be prepared for a wait: The pool, which was renovated and reopened in 2012, draws major crowds. Postdip, swing by Bar Matchless (557 Manhattan Ave at Driggs Ave, Greenpoint, Brooklyn; barmatchless.com) for one of 16 beers on tap.Read more
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This temporary lagoon returns after a 2012 debut with eye-catching glimpses of the Manhattan skyline. It's 3.5 feet deep and can fit 60 swimmers at a time; to ensure that there isn't overcrowding, patrons are let in during timed 45-minute sessions. (You'll have to queue up for a wristband—be prepared, as lines have been long.) To make your wait more bearable, sip a glass of vino at Pier 1's Brooklyn Bridge Wine Bar (brooklynbridgewinebar.com). For more information, visit Brooklyn Bridge Park's website.
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Staten Island's largest public pool is also one of NYC's oldest—it was one of 11 pools built by the Works Progress Administration in 1936, to provide employment during the Great Depression. The main pool can accommodate up to 2,800 swimmers at a time; there's also a separate diving pool and a collection of spray showers for kids to run through on hot summer days.
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'The Pacific Regional Data Repository for Sustainable Energy for All (PRDR SE4ALL) is going to be a one-stop-shop that will support the many partners, one team approach to addressing the energy security challenges of the region,' according to Mr Gerald Zackios, Director of SPC's North Pacific Regional Office. He was speaking at the opening of the PRDR consultation workshop held in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) last week.
'There's more. The PRDR will document, share and store up-to-date, reliable energy data, project information and experiences; it will support accountability, efficiency and evidence-based decision making; and it will link the Pacific to the global tracking framework of the United Nations' SE4ALL Initiative,' he continued.
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The Energy Programme of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) convened a project Steering Committee meeting of the Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards (PALS) programme. This was followed by a workshop for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Efficient Lighting programme. The two events took place this week (May 27-28) in Nadi, Fiji.
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"The ECB will not be the one to unplug the respirator."
The week in review...
United States
Business lending: A helping hand Commercial and industrial (C&I) loans rose 8.5% in 1Q2015 from the year-ago quarter, and accounted for about 21% of outstanding loan balances at US banks, the highest level in 13 years. Banks held $8.362 tn of loans on their balance sheets as of March 31, 2015, a 5.4% increase from the same date last year, according to the FDIC. The increase was largely due to C&I lending. Loans tied to real estate construction rose 15%, while home equity loans fell 3.6%, suggesting that homeowners are remaining prudent about managing household balance sheets.
Capital investment: On the rise? Core capital goods orders (i.e., non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft) rose 1.0% in April month-on-month (M/m), beating expectations – after an upwardly-revised 1.5% increase in March. Shipments of core capital goods also beat expectations, rising 0.8% for the month.
Startups: Reloaded New business creation had the biggest increase in 2015 over the past two decades, according to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Perhaps more significant, about 80% of those who started businesses reported being driven by opportunity rather than necessity, returning to the level seen before the most recent recession. By age group, the biggest gains have been among 55- to 64-year-olds, making up 26% of enterprises.
Breathing weekly During the negotiations between Greece and its creditors, the ECB has been making weekly reassessments of the amount of short-term liquidity needed to keep Greece's financial system running. On Wednesday May 27, the ECB kept that amount unchanged – the first time since February it hasn't been raised. One source within the ECB credited a slowdown in deposit outflows. But the emergency funding will likely remain sparse; one banker said the ECB "will not provide comfort to the Greek state to play with its money…".
China: Tariff cut To help boost domestic consumption, import duties on select imported consumer goods have been reduced by about half. Targeted items range from diapers to fur clothing, leather boots, woolen suits and sneakers. Among the stated goals: raising imports. Since the tariffs don't affect value-added and consumption taxes, the effect might be limited, according to a government research center.
Japan: Top global lender For the 24th year in a row, Japan maintained its position as the world's largest creditor, with net external assets rising to a record ¥366.86 tn ($3.03 tn). Japan's net external assets were 1.7 times those held by second-place China (¥214.3 tn) and third-place Germany (¥154.7 tn). External debt grew 22.6% to ¥578.42 tn, up for a fifth straight year, helped by increased acquisitions by foreign investors of Japanese equities and other assets.
Japan: Retail sales disappoint April sales rose 0.4% from March's 1.8% decline, worse than forecast. But April's figures were 5% higher than the previous April, suggesting that the effect of last year's hike in consumption taxes might not have had a lasting impact.
Signs of the times:
Coke, PepsiCo supplier Zhongfu to default on bond – Shanghai Daily
China currency is 'no longer undervalued', says IMF – Financial Times
Oil Bulls Beware, Soaring Tanker Rates Show Supply Glut Persists – Bloomberg
German consumer confidence at 13 year high – RTÉ News
Rousseff Wins Austerity Breakthrough as Brazil Caps Pensions – Bloomberg
Sources: Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times, Shanghai Daily, Xinhua, MNI, RTÉ News
...The week ahead:
GLOBAL ECONOMIC CALENDAR: May 31–June 6, 2015
Other Americas
Europe, UK, Africa, Mideast
Japan, Asia Ex Japan & Pac Rim
May 31
Italy: regional elections
Jun 1
Consumer spending, manufacturing, construction spending
Germany: inflation
China: manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMI
Japan: capital spending
Jun 2
Factory orders
Brazil: industrial production
Eurozone: consumer prices
Germany: unemployment
Japan: monetary base
Jun 3
Private-sector employment, trade deficit, services growth, Fed's Beige Book
Brazil: rate decision
Eurozone: PMI, unemployment
Europe: ECB rate decision and press conference
UK: services PMI
Jun 4
Jobless claims (weekly), productivity
Mexico: rate decision
UK: central bank rate decision
Jun 5
Monthly payrolls and unemployment rate, consumer credit
Greece: IMF payment deadline
Eurozone: GDP
Germany: factory orders
Russia: consumer prices
Jun 6
Belmont Stakes (horse racing)
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