South Korea banks signal modest credit easing as debt curbs persist

South Korean banks are edging toward easier credit in early 2026, but tight household debt controls keep the shift cautious. Summary: Banks’ lending sentiment turns positive for first time in a year Mortgage and corporate lending conditions ease modestly Household debt controls remain firmly in place Potential support for KOSPI financials and cyclicals Won impact […]
Confirmed line-ups as Andre comes in for rejuvenated hosts

Wolves host Newcastle this afternoon. Get all the team news here… Wolves will look to extend their four-game unbeaten run when they host Newcastle this afternoon. Rob Edwards’ side have put together a decent sequence of results – draws against Manchester United and Everton and a first win of the Premier League season against West […]
China Q4 GDP slows to three-year low despite hitting 2025 growth target

Summary: Q4 GDP slows to 4.5% y/y, weakest in three years Full-year 2025 growth hits 5.0% target Export strength offsets weak domestic demand Property slump and deflation drag on confidence Structural imbalances remain key risk China met its 2025 growth target, but a sharp Q4 slowdown highlights rising dependence on exports amid weak domestic demand. […]
China home prices fall again in December as property downturn persists

Summary: New home prices fall 0.4% m/m, 2.7% y/y in December Annual decline fastest in five months Majority of cities continue to record price falls Secondary market weakness persists across all tiers Property investment and sales remain deeply negative China’s December housing data point to a stubborn property slump that continues to weigh on confidence […]
Day two picks with Djokovic, Gauff and Swiatek in action

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff headline the second day of action at the Australian Open on Monday. Ten-time champion Djokovic remains confident he can challenge the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner while Gauff will hope to improve on her quarter-final exit 12 months ago. Iga Świątek also opens her challenge. Here, we identify […]
Nick Fuentes & Andrew Tate Party to Kanye’s Banned ‘Heil Hitler’

Racism On Repeat Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate Party to ‘Heil Hitler’ Published January 18, 2026 6:21 PM PST Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, Sneako and other professional agitators posted video over the weekend partying to Kanye West‘s song “Heil Hitler” … and it’s about as gross as you’d imagine. Full of proud Nazi salutes and tentative […]
JPY traders heads up, Japan PM Takaichi press conference from 0900GMT

Japan’s looming election is raising the likelihood of a temporary sales tax cut as politicians seek to ease living costs. Bond markets reacted sharply, with 10-year yields hitting their highest since 1999 amid fears of rising debt issuance. investingLive Exclusive 12m ago Source link
Costco members holding the Anywhere Visa Card to receive 5% cash back on gas

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Costco has discreetly increased gas rewards for holders of its branded credit card. Members with the Costco Anywhere Visa Card, issued by Citi, can now expect to earn 5% cash back at Costco gas pumps, up from the previous 4%. The higher rewards apply only to gas stations located […]
Britney Spears Jiggles and Twerks in Seductive New Dance Video

Play video content Instagram/@britneyspears Britney Spears got in a quick dance sesh for an Instagram post over the weekend … she went full sex kitten for the video which left little to the imagination. Watch the clip … the Princess of Pop jiggles and twerks in a sheer top that showed off a whole lot […]
China data: Q4 GDP 4.5% y/y (expected 4.4%), Dec retail sales +0.9% y/y (expected 1.2%)

Noting the data, I’ll be back separately with more on all this. Gross Domestic Product for Q4 2025 4.5% y/y is a beat y/y and q/q expected 4.4%, prior 4.8% 1.2% q/q expected 1.0%, prior 1.1% December 2025 data: Retail Sales 0.9% y/y expected 1.2%, prior 1.3% Industrial Production 5.2% y/y expected 5.0%, prior 4.8% […]