Japan bond market rattled as Takaichi tax cut pledge tests fiscal trust
Japan’s bond market is testing the credibility of fiscal policy as election-driven tax promises collide with rising yields. Reuters have a good piece up I’ve summarised here. In brief: Takaichi’s food tax pledge has shaken Japan’s bond market Investors fear erosion of long-standing fiscal discipline JGB yields surged to multi-decade highs Debt servicing and ageing […]
Greenland’s mineral reserves among world’s largest as Trump pushes acquisition
‘The Big Money Show’ panel reacts to President Donald Trump’s Davos speech, his economic agenda for Main Street and renewed pressure on NATO allies. President Donald Trump’s push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland from Denmark comes amid rising demand for the critical minerals that can be found in substantial reserves on the Arctic island nation. […]
‘Hannah Montana’ Was Not Inspired by ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ Show Creator Says
‘Hannah Montana’ Creator Sorry Hilary, Series Wasn’t Inspired by ‘Lizzie McGuire’!!! Published January 21, 2026 2:16 PM PST “Hannah Montana” was not inspired by “Lizzie McGuire” in “any shape or form,” TMZ has learned … following Hilary Duff‘s comments that she was “sure” the ‘Lizzie McGuire Movie’ helped shape the show. We caught up with […]
IEA lifts oil demand forecast but warns surplus will persist in 2026
The IEA lifted its oil demand outlook but warned supply growth continues to overwhelm consumption, keeping surplus risks firmly in place. Summary: IEA raises 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 930k bpd Supply growth still far exceeds demand at 2.5mbpd December output fell, but surplus remains intact Refinery maintenance risks renewed oversupply in 1Q Inventories […]
Costco streamlines checkout, expands warehouses to improve shopper experience
The ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panel discusses big-box retailers beating competition on value, their innovation and revenue models. Costco has made several changes to enhance the shopper experience, its CEO said during an earnings call last month. The big-box retailer has streamlined the checkout process to make it fast and more efficient, meaning shoppers are in and […]
Mets Designate Tsung-Che Cheng For Assignment
The Mets announced today that infielder Tsung-Che Cheng has been designated for assignment. That is the corresponding move to open a 40-man spot for right-hander Luis García, whose signing is now official. More to come. Source link
Report, result and goals as Wissa nets on big UCL night
Newcastle produced a commanding performance to beat PSV 3-0 at St James Park, putting themselves firmly in the mix for a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase. The tone was set early, with Newcastle’s high press unsettling PSV from the outset. That pressure paid off in the eighth minute when a poor clearance […]
‘Scream’ Star Scott Foley Talks Neve Campbell Return, Signs Fan’s Knife
‘Scream’ Star Scott Foley Knife to See Neve & David Return Published January 21, 2026 1:49 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com Scott Foley is pumped he got to work with Neve Campbell and David Arquette again on the upcoming ‘Scream 7’ movie … and we got him on video signing a deadly object. We […]
New Zealand core retail sales fell in December both m/m and y/y
New Zealand electronic retail card spending data covers about 68% of core retail sales in the country. It’s the main measure of monthly retail activity. NZD/USD is barely changed on the data. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
This restaurant is the No. 1 place to eat in the US, according to Yelp
‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss how weight loss drugs, inflation and rising costs are reshaping America’s restaurant industry. A New York City restaurant has claimed the top spot on Yelp’s list of the best places to eat in the U.S. Yelp this week released its 13th annual Top 100 […]
