AUD traders heads up – interview with Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Hauser
Australia’s national broadcaster, the ABC, will carry an interview with RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser “later this morning”. There is no further indication re the time of this, so I guess we all just stay tuned. As you’ll see in the screenshot, Hauser will be speaking after yesterday’s inflation data and ahead of the Reserve […]
Patrick Swayze’s Brother Sean Swayze Dead at 63
Patrick Swayze’s Brother Sean Dead at 63 … Suffered From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Published January 7, 2026 2:01 PM PST Sean Swayze, the younger brother of late Hollywood legend Patrick Swayze, has died … TMZ has learned. Sean’s son, Jesse Swayze, tells TMZ … his father died on December 15 in the Los Angeles area. […]
China FX reserves rise as record trade surplus revives yuan valuation debate
Summary: China’s FX reserves rose USD 11.5 bn in December to USD 3.36 trn Record near-USD 1 trn trade surplus has renewed yuan valuation debate Headline yuan strength masks deep real-exchange-rate undervaluation Weak domestic demand and deflation underpin export competitiveness Analysts see limited scope for yuan appreciation without policy risks China’s foreign-exchange reserves edged higher […]
Alaska Airlines pilot sues Boeing, alleging blame shifting in door blowout case
‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists Jack Hough, Elizabeth O’Brien and Andrew Bary break down three topics investors should keep in mind. An Alaska Airlines pilot credited with safely landing a jet after a midair cabin panel blowout is reportedly suing Boeing, alleging the aircraft manufacturer attempted to shift blame for the incident onto him. Capt. Brandon Fisher […]
Royals Exploring Trade Market For Relievers
The Royals are still in the market for relief help and appear likelier to find another bullpen arm via the trade market than via free agency, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Kansas City’s preference is to add another lefty, per the report. Leaning toward the trade market rather than free agency is due to a […]
Blues lose derby in front of Rosenior
The new Chelsea boss witnessed defeat at Craven Cottage. Chelsea‘s first game since the appointment of Liam Rosenior as manager ended in defeat as a late Harry Wilson goal gave Fulham a 2-1 victory in the West London derby. Rosenior watched from the stands at Craven Cottage after being confirmed as Enzo Maresca’s successor, and […]
Spencer Pratt Announces He’s Running for Mayor of Los Angeles
Spencer Pratt I’m Running For Mayor of L.A.!!! Published January 7, 2026 1:07 PM PST Spencer Pratt has announced he’s running for mayor of Los Angeles. BREAKING: @spencerpratt announces candidacy for LA Mayor. “This is not just a campaign. This is a mission. And we are going to expose the system!” IT’S SHOWTIME https://t.co/ekabpCxId6 pic.twitter.com/1rKHjquejy […]
Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, January 8, 2026. Chinese Dec trade data (?)
December trade data from China headlines the economic and event calendar in Asia today, Thursday, January 8, 2026. I have not seen this listed on any other calendar, so I’m thinking perhaps it will not be published today. Trade data from China is often more towards the middle of the month. I’ll keep an eye […]
‘The Middle’ Actor Pat Finn Cause of Death Revealed
‘The Middle’ Actor Pat Finn Cause of Death Released Published January 7, 2026 1:12 PM PST Veteran comedic actor Pat Finn — who starred in sitcoms like “The Middle” and “The George Wendt Show” — died from bladder cancer … according to his death certificate. The document, obtained by TMZ, says Pat had a cancerous […]
S&P 500 loses ground late to fall for the first time this week, Nasdaq eeks out gain
The S&P 500 hit a record at midday but profit taking in meme stocks hit from there and then slowly spread into broader selling. Among the bigger names, Lockheed Martin was a loser after Trump threatened defense companies with blocking buybacks unless they increase production. Shares of Caterpillar fell 4% after strengthening earlier this week. […]
