HSBC lifts long-term gold forecasts but trims 2026 average, sees $5,000 upside risk
Summary: HSBC sees gold hitting $5,000/oz in H1 2026 on geopolitical and debt risks Bank cuts 2026 average forecast slightly to $4,587/oz Warns of deeper correction if Fed halts easing or risks fade Forecast range for 2026 seen at $3,950–$5,050 Longer-term forecasts raised for 2027, 2028, and 2029 HSBC said gold prices could surge as […]
President Donald Trump directs $200 billion mortgage bond purchase
‘The Big Money Show’ panel analyzes the state of the housing market after mortgage rates fall to a one-year low. President Donald Trump said he is directing representatives to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to drive down rates, blaming former President Joe Biden for what he called a broken economy marked by inflation, crime […]
2026 Arbitration Tracker – MLB Trade Rumors
Today is the deadline for players and teams to exchange figures in arbitration — an annual deadline that leads to a slew of one-year deals and, typically, a handful of multi-year deals. Today should see upwards of 100 players agree to salaries for the 2026 season, although the majority of clubs and players now wait […]
Antoine Semenyo: Man City complete transfer deal with Bournemouth
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has reportedly completed a £64 million transfer to Manchester City on a five-and-a-half year deal. An official announcement confirming the Ghana international’s move will be made on Friday, according to Sky Sports. Semenyo’s expected arrival would take City’s spending in the last 12 months to £425.9m on 14 players and be […]
‘Johnny Dangerously’ Actor, Comedian Richard Dimitri Dead at 83
‘Johnny Dangerously’ Actor Richard Dimitri Dead at 83 Published January 8, 2026 2:09 PM PST Richard Dimitri, a comedian and actor who worked with the likes of Michael Keaton and Richard Dreyfuss in the 1970s and ’80s, has died. He was 83. His family announced Dimitri’s death Wednesday in an online obituary … he died […]
Trump proposes $200bn mortgage-bond buying plan to cut US home loan rates
Summary: Trump says he has ordered $200 bn in MBS purchases to lower mortgage rates Plan aims to compress mortgage spreads and reduce monthly payments Purchases would be linked to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac resources Proposal revives state-led intervention in housing finance markets Markets may view comments as political pressure on long-term rates Donald […]
Fed housing chief backs Trump move to ban investors from buying single-family homes
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William J. Pulte discusses efforts to make owning a home achievable for young Americans on ‘Making Money.’ “Builder-in-chief” President Donald Trump is bringing the housing market back to life, U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte told “Making Money” on Thursday. Trump announced Wednesday that he plans to ban […]
Dr. Drew Says Changing Nick Reiner’s Meds Was Wrong Move, Rips California
Dr. Drew on Nick Reiner Changing Meds Was Wrong Move … Cali Doesn’t Help Either Published January 8, 2026 1:43 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com Dr. Drew says doctors prescribing medication to Nick Reiner for his mental illness royally screwed up by changing his meds in the weeks leading up to his parents’ murders […]
investingLive Americas market wrap: Big US trade balance surprise boosts GDP estimates
Trump said he has instructed representatives to buy $200bn in mortgage-backed securities, aiming to narrow mortgage spreads and push borrowing costs lower, framing the move as a step to restore US housing affordability. investingLive Exclusive 10m ago Source link
Hilton removes signs from Hampton Inn that allegedly refused DHS agents
DHS Public Affairs Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin discusses ICE crackdowns in Minneapolis and arrests of Afghan criminal migrants released under the Biden administration on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ Hilton Hotels is tearing down its signs in front of the Minneapolis-area Hampton Inn property that allegedly refused service to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. It’s the […]
