ICYMI: $US3 to 5 billion in US beef, pork and chicken trade to China is at risk

Local media here in Australia had the report Friday ICYMI: licences for hundreds of US companies to export meat to China will expire on Sunday if they aren’t renewed $US3 billion in US beef, pork and chicken trade to China is at risk I’ve seen estimates of higher than 3bn, up to 5bn. More: almost […]
Australian Treasurer warns of higher inflation to come, jobs hit also

Australian Treasurer Chalmers will speak on Tuesday (local Australian time), addressing the impact of a cyclone (that was downgraded from cyclone when it made landfall) that hit coastal communities in Queensland and NSW. Chalmers will speak of: preliminary estimates of the GDP subtraction of around quarter of a percentage point off quarterly growth could also […]
Teddi Mellencamp Says She’s Sharing Fun as Coping Mechanism Amid Health Issue

Teddi Mellencamp I Know I’ve Been Sharing Fun Stuff … But It’s OK to Have A Hard Time Too!!! Published March 16, 2025 1:42 PM PDT Play video content Instagram / @teddimellencamp Teddi Mellencamp‘s sending out a gentle reminder to her myriad fans … telling them she’s going out and having fun as a coping […]
Trade ideas thread – Monday, 17 March, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Arsenal Edge Out Chelsea, Fulham Beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0

Chelsea’s challenge for a place in next season’s Champions League faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0. Mikel Merino scored the only goal of a disappointing contest at the Emirates as Arsenal pulled clear in second place and to within 12 points of runaway leaders […]
Economic calendar in Asia 17 March 2025 – Chinese economic activity data for February due

Over the weekend China announced an array of economic stimulus measures. The country’s State Council released what it calls a “special action plan” to boost domestic consumption. It’s a 30-point plan. Highlights include a boost to incomes and a childcare subsidy scheme. I’ll have more to come on this separately. On the data agenda is […]
Napoli Miss Out On Serie A Summit With Venezia Stalemate

Napoli missed the chance to go top of Serie A on Sunday after only managing a goalless draw at lowly Venezia as league leaders Inter Milan prepare for a huge title clash at Atalanta. Antonio Conte’s side are level on 61 points with reigning champions Inter after a largely lacklustre performance which with […]
Weekend – China released a 30-point plan aimed at boosting domestic consumption

China has released a 30-point plan aimed at boosting domestic consumption as a key driver of economic growth. This is line with this year’s Government Work Report at the just closed two sessions: China will “place a stronger economic policy focus on improving living standards and boosting consumer spending” The plan was issued on Sunday […]
Justin Theroux & Nicole Brydon Bloom Get Married, Romantic Photo Shoot on Beach

Justin Theroux Romantic Wedding Photo Shoot with Nicole Brydon Bloom!!! Published March 16, 2025 12:54 PM PDT Justin Theroux and his fiancée Nicole Brydon Bloom appear to have finally tied the knot … ’cause the two had a romantic photo shoot on the beach in what looks like a wedding dress and matching tuxedo. The […]
Vintage Sachin Tendulkar Wows Fans As India Masters Clinch Inaugural International Masters League Title

Sachin Tendulkar rolled back the years with a scintillating knock, delighting a capacity 50,000-plus crowd as India Masters dished out an allround show to beat West Indies Masters by six wickets and win the inaugural International Masters League in Raipur on Sunday. The Indian bowlers, led by Vinay Kumar (3-0-26-3) and Shahbaz Nadeem […]