ICYMI – Goldman Sachs: US tariffs may weaken the dollar as growth slows
Goldman Sachs Research expects the US dollar to weaken as trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and slowing GDP growth weigh on investor confidence and foreign demand for US assets. “The US dollar’s weakness against its major peers during the first quarter of 2025 is anticipated… to persist,” with GS forecasts of a 10% drop against the […]
First NJ Transit strike in 40 years to end, commuter service restoration underway
The NJ TRANSIT is shut down after hundreds of locomotive engineers with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers decided to strike after an agreement on wages was not met. The recent strike involving New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is set to end after a tentative agreement was reached, meaning service will be restored for over 350,000 […]
Kolten Wong Announces Retirement – MLB Trade Rumors
Veteran infielder Kolten Wong announced his retirement from professional baseball earlier today at his alma mater, University of Hawaii, as relayed by Brian McInnis of Spectrum News. Wong was in town to throw out the first pitch at a game against UC San Diego. “Pretty much right now, I’m done,” Wong said, as relayed by […]
Odds Show Which Team Is Favored To Win AFC West
The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the AFC West for nearly a decade, claiming nine consecutive division titles dating back to 2016. Now, with the 2025 NFL schedule release, fans and analysts alike wonder if their reign will continue for a landmark tenth year. FanDuel Sportsbook’s recently released odds share telling insights into the […]
Vardy hailed as ‘great one’ after scoring 200th goal on Leicester farewell
Jamie Vardy was hailed as a “great one” by Ruud van Nistelrooy after he scored his 200th goal for Leicester City on his farewell appearance for the club. Vardy, who famously fired Leicester to a stunning Premier League title in 2015-16, was given a guard of honour ahead of the Foxes’ final home game of […]
Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway’s Agent, Remembered by Son After Golf Cart Incident
John Elway’s Agent, Friend JEFF SPERBECK’S SON POSTS TRIBUTE … After Fatal Golf Cart Incident Published May 18, 2025 3:51 PM PDT John Elway‘s longtime agent and friend, Jeff Sperbeck, is being remembered for being a great father … with his son posting a touching tribute to his late dad, who died in a tragic […]
UK house price indicator shows smallest Springtime rise since 2016
Rightmove property website data for UK house asking prices, May 2025: +0.6% m/m prior +1.4% +1.2% y/y prior +1.3% The average price has moved to a new record high but the slowest monthly rise for the time of year in nine years highest number of homes for sale in a decade demand in April was […]
Young Hollywood Stars Become NBA Stans!
Young Hollywood Turns Into NBA Stans! Published May 18, 2025 4:00 PM PDT Slide over Jack Nicholson and hang back a bit, Flea … cause there is a new breed of young famous faces taking over the courtside seats at all the must-see NBA games this season. Timothee Chalamet is taking center stage as the […]
Max Verstappen Scripts History With 4th Consecutive Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Victory
Max Verstappen delivered a commanding performance to secure his second victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, marking Red Bull Racing’s 400th Grand Prix start with a win. Starting from second on the grid, Verstappen executed a decisive move on polesitter Oscar Piastri through the opening turns, seizing […]
New Zealand Q1 PPI inputs and outputs both higher q/q
New Zealand first quarter 2025 producer price index PPI Input +2.9% q/q PPI Output +2.1% — Stats NZ summary: The largest output industry contributions were from: electricity, gas, water and waste services, up 26.2 percent manufacturing, up 2.3 percent rental, hiring and real estate services, up 1.4 percent. The largest input industry contributions were from: […]
