PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.0288 (vs. estimate at 6.9945)
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, […]
Boeing awarded $8.6 billion contract to build fighter jets for Israeli Air Force
Israeli Amb. to the U.N. Danny Danon discusses President Donald Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the next phase in the Gaza peace deal and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Boeing was awarded a nearly $8.6 billion contract to build 25 new F-15A aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, according to the Pentagon. […]
Tatsuya Imai Meeting With Teams Before Friday’s Deadline
The next couple days will see at least two big-ticket free agents come off the board. Japanese stars Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto are nearing the end of their respective 45-day posting windows. Imai has until Friday at 4:00 pm Central to sign; Okamoto’s contract must be finalized by the same time on Sunday. Reporting out of […]
Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth: Blues’ poor run continues
It was another frustrating game for Enzo Maresca. Chelsea‘s winless run in the Premier Leaguee was stretched to three games as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Bournemouth. The Blues welcomed the Cherries to West London having followed up a 2-2 draw at Newcastle United with a 2-1 home defeat to […]
Jake Paul Gives Fiancée Jutta Leerdam Special Birthday Shoutout
Jake Paul might still be in recovery mode after suffering a broken jaw at the hands of Anthony Joshua … but it doesn’t mean he can’t find time to celebrate his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam — ’cause he took to Instagram to wish her a happy 27th birthday!! Paul shared the post on Tuesday … including […]
China official December 2025 PMIs: Manufacturing 50.1 (exp 49.2) Non-manu 50.2 (exp 49.8)
Data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for the official manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs in December 2025. – The screenshot adds in the priors, not mentioned in the text. The screenshot does not show the ‘Composite’ which has come in at 50.7, up from 49.7 in November. – China publishes two main PMI […]
Teen Who Faced Deportation Considers Elon Musk’s Thirsting Over Her ‘Demeaning’
Play video content TMZ.com Elon Musk‘s recent X post reacting to an American teenager who was facing deportation from Denmark certainly appeared inappropriate to some people … including the teen herself, who wasn’t thrilled to be reduced to a number. Audrey Morris — the Los Angeles teen who’s since resolved her Denmark deportation issue — […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Chinese PMIs show unexpected improvement in Dec
It was a relatively subdued New Year’s Eve session across financial markets, with professional participants largely still in holiday mode. Liquidity was thin and price action muted, with most desks effectively waiting for markets to return in earnest from January 5. Despite the quiet backdrop, China delivered a cluster of data points that were notably […]
Report, result and goals as leaders end Villa’s run
Arsenal stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points after a masterful second half showing saw off Aston Villa and ended their winning run at eight league games. Unai Emery’s dangerous visitors could have moved level on points with the Gunners with another, famous, win on the road and were […]
Taylor Swift Fan Who Got $600 Christmas Tip Says Gesture Made For Magical Holiday
Taylor Swift Fan Thanks Her For $600 Tip … Magic of Xmas!!! Published December 30, 2025 5:50 PM PST | Updated December 30, 2025 6:37 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com The Arrowhead Stadium worker who went viral for framing part of a $600 tip she got from Taylor Swift says the kind gesture made […]
