PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.9678 (vs. estimate at 6.9459)
The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system. Allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around a central reference rate, or “midpoint.” Previous close 6.9506 Injects 477.5bn yuan through 7-day reverse repos at 1.40% Earlier: US Treasury says yuan undervalued, urges China to allow appreciation This article was written by Eamonn […]
MAGA Star Nicki Minaj Attends ‘Melania’ Film Premiere in D.C.
Nicki Minaj I’m All In With Not Just MAGA … But Also ‘Melania’!!! Published January 29, 2026 7:54 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com Nicki Minaj continued her all out MAGA tour Thursday night by showing up to the film premiere of “Melania” in Washington D.C. The rapper was dressed to the nines as she […]
Trump warns UK over China ties as Starmer hails diplomatic reset
Trump warned Britain against deepening China ties just as Starmer hailed progress from a rare UK prime ministerial visit to Beijing. Summary: President Donald Trump warned Britain against deepening economic ties with China as Prime Minister Keir Starmer pursued a reset in relations during a high-profile visit to Beijing. Starmer held extended talks with Xi […]
Middle-income Americans say income falls behind costs in Primerica survey
Advisors Capital senior portfolio manager Gus Scacco shares his outlook for Q4 on The Claman Countdown. Middle-income Americans are continuing to feel financial strain and say their income is being outpaced by the rising cost of living, according to a new analysis by Primerica. The financial services firm released the latest edition of the Primerica […]
Astros Designate J.P. France For Assignment
The Astros are designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. That’ll open a 40-man roster spot to finalize their acquisition of righty Kai-Wei Teng from San Francisco. A 14th-round senior draftee who signed for $1,000 as an amateur, France overcame significant odds to reach the majors at all. Injuries pushed him into […]
Harvey Levin Wonders How Many Times Alex Pretti Clashed With Feds Before Death
Play video content TMZ.com / THE NEWS MOVEMENT / AP / Drop Site News The new video of Alex Pretti busting the taillight of a federal vehicle days before being shot to death is very critical to the shooting … but not for the reasons you might think. Harvey Levin‘s been stewing on the new […]
USD higher everywhere. Crypto particularly hard hit. BTC/USD lows circa $81K.
The USD rose broadly on this: USD has jumped on rumors Kevin Warsh will be new Fed Chair, announcement due Friday As the hours have passed folks are becoming more confident it Warsh. They say he’s a hawk. I’m skeptical. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
President Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canada aircraft
Fox News contributor Liz Peek talks President Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat on Canada on ‘The Bottom Line.’ President Donald Trump threatened to decertify Canadian-made aircraft and impose a 50% tariff unless Canada approves Gulfstream jets, accusing Ottawa of illegally blocking certification while allowing its own planes access to the American market. The dispute centers […]
Devin Booker Tells Kendall Jenner ‘Come Rub It’
Devin Booker is trolling his ex Kendall Jenner over her marital status, sports betting, the Super Bowl, and his bum ankle … and things got sexual. The hilarious back and forth is going down in the comments on Michael Rubin‘s Instagram post. Play video content NBC It all started when the Fanatics honcho shared a […]
London Metal Exchange resumed trading at 0200 GMT after a one-hour delay
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