ICYMI: Japan’s PM Takaichi is considering calling a snap election for mid-February
Adam had the news on Friday: More on this, summary: LDP lawmakers expect possible Lower House dissolution in late January Snap election could be held as early as February Takaichi citing inflation relief and economic impact as priorities Ruling bloc holds slim Lower House majority, Upper House minority Election logistics already being quietly prepared Speculation […]
Jacksonville Jaguars fall to 24-27 defeat by Buffalo Bills
Catch up with all the action from Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills in the NFL play-offs Josh Allen delivered Buffalo their first road playoff victory in more than 30 years as the Bills edged the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in Sunday’s AFC wild-card opener. With linebacker Devin Lloyd closing in, Allen completed a 36-yard pass to […]
Blake Shelton Shoots Down Rumors That He & Wife Gwen Stefani Are Splitting Up
Blake Shelton Slams Divorce Rumors … I Don’t Believe Anything Online Anymore Published January 11, 2026 1:49 PM PST Blake Shelton says there’s a lot of BS online about him and wife Gwen Stefani … but he admits some of it looks so real, it could almost fool him. The “God’s Country” singer co-hosted “Country […]
Monday open indicative forex prices, 12 January 2026
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online … prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there. EUR/USD 1.1635 USD/JPY 158.09 GBP/USD 1.3398 USD/CHF 0.8011 USD/CAD 1.3911 AUD/USD 0.6681 NZD/USD 0.5731 Not too much movement from Later Friday levels. […]
Reds To Sign Pierce Johnson
Right-hander Pierce Johnson is headed to the Reds, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The details of the contract are not yet known. Johnson, 34, was a first-round pick all the way back in 2012. He made his big league debut in 2017 but didn’t stick in the majors right away and […]
Economic and event calendar in Asia for Monday is very light, and its a Japanese holiday
The PPI data listed on the calendar from Japan is not due today, its due on Wednesday 14 January 2026. Japanese markets are closed for a holiday today. The data from Australia is not likely to move Oz markets around much at all upon release. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source […]
Consumer sentiment rises January despite inflation, labor market concerns
Yardeni Research president Ed Yardeni discusses economic drivers heading into 2026 on Making Money. Consumer sentiment ticked higher in early January despite lingering concerns about inflation and a weak labor market, according to the latest release from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 54 in January’s preliminary reading […]
Report, result and goals as Blaugrana win Spanish Super Cup
Catch up all with all the action from Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final. Barcelona won the 2026 Supercopa de Espana after beating Real Madrid 3-2 in a dramatic final that featured five goals, a late red card, and plenty of controversy. The opening stages followed a familiar pattern, with Barcelona […]
Hailey Bieber Denies Reposting Video About Alleged Abuse From Justin
Hailey Bieber Belieb It Or Not… I Didn’t Repost a Video Alleging Abuse From Justin!!! Published January 11, 2026 12:54 PM PST Hailey Bieber really needs everybody to just go outside and touch some grass … She’s once again shooting down rumors of marriage trouble from fans who she suggested are online too much. This […]
Europe moves to boost NATO Arctic presence to counter Trump’s Greenland rhetoric/threat
Summary: UK and Germany are leading talks on boosting European and NATO military presence in Greenland. Germany plans to propose a NATO Arctic mission, Arctic Sentry, modelled on Baltic Sentry. Move aims to undercut Trump’s argument that the US must control Greenland for security. European concern has intensified after recent US military action in Venezuela. […]
