How 7 states could thwart GOP plans to overhaul Medicaid
Republicans are facing a nationwide backlash over the fate of Medicaid — but the potential program cuts are most threatening in seven conservative-leaning states where voters have cast ballots to expand the entitlement in recent years. It’s a growing problem as Republicans hunt for enough savings to pay for the White House’s proposed tax cuts. […]
Mary Kate Cornett Parents Say They Felt ‘Helpless’ Amid Internet Hoax
Mary Kate Cornett Parents Say Wild Claims Made Them Feel ‘Helpless’ … She Files Police Report Published February 27, 2025 5:18 PM PST Mary Kate Cornett and her parents are coming off an emotional 48 hours … one which her parents said left them feeling helpless — though a recent development may help the Cornetts […]
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1738 (vs. estimate at 7.2873)
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a “band,” around a central reference rate, […]
US inflation (January PCE) data due Friday – the critical market moving ranges to watch
Due on Friday at 0830 US Eastern time (0130 GMT), the Core PCE data is the focus. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data is a key measure of inflation that tracks changes in the prices of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is reported monthly by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and is […]
Gene Hackman’s Business Partner Says Actor Was Put on Strict Diet By Wife
Gene Hackman Longtime Pal Says Wife Put Him on Strict Diet … Remembers Him as Jokester Published February 27, 2025 4:42 PM PST Gene Hackman‘s wife was very serious about the star’s health, putting him on a strict diet years ago … so says his longtime friend and former business partner. Doug Lanham, a close […]
Australian Private Sector Credit (January 2025) +0.5% m/m (prior + 0.6%)
Credit growth in Australia for January 2025. m/m a little weaker but y/y stronger. AUD/USD was shoved lower by the Trump tariff talk on Thursday: Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Fresh Trump tariff threat submarines markets This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com. Source link
USD/JPY has hit a session low, swings from a high above 150.10 to under 149.60
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Jessica Alba Gets Inspirational Tattoo Amid Cash Warren Divorce
Jessica Alba A Play Out of the Newly Single Handbook … Got Some New Ink!!! Published February 27, 2025 4:04 PM PST Jessica Alba‘s just like a lot of regular people getting out of a long relationship … she’s making some big life choices — including putting a permanent art piece on her body. Daniel […]
UK firms became more optimistic in February, snapping a seven-month losing streak
UK firms became more optimistic in February, breaking a seven-month decline, with the Lloyds Bank Business Barometer rising to 49% from 37% in January. Confidence in hiring improved, with businesses’ employment outlook rising by nine points to 41%, indicating stronger labour demand. Firms’ confidence in the economy jumped by 18 points to 42%, the biggest […]
Japan January preliminary industrial output-1.1% m/m (vs. expected -1.2%)
Japan January industrial output -1.1% m/m expected -1.2%, prior -0.2% for the y/y its +2.6% expected -1.2%, prior +1.6% Manufacturers forecast for 1 month ahead, February, is +5.0% for 2 months ahead, March, -2.0% The data of focus so far from Japan has been: The yen has weakened on the CPI data, at the margin […]
