Japan election Sunday puts yen and bond markets on alert as Takaichi seeks strong mandate
Japan markets are watching whether Takaichi’s likely election win delivers political stability without reigniting fiscal fears that pressure the yen and JGBs. Summary: Japan heads into a national election with polls pointing to a strong mandate for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, potentially reshaping the policy and market backdrop. A decisive win could stabilise politics, but […]
Argentina, US sign new Trump-backed trade agreement cutting tariffs
Elon Musk was gifted a blinged-out DOGE chainsaw by Argentinian President Javier Milei to help him cut through wasteful spending. Argentina and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade and investment agreement that will give U.S. exports preferential market access, reduce tariffs on a wide range of goods and deepen cooperation on economic and […]
Yankees Claim Osvaldo Bido, Designate Braden Shewmake For Assignment
The Yankees have claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Angels, according to announcements from both clubs. The Halos had designated him for assignment a week ago when they acquired left-hander Jayvien Sandridge from the Yankees. To open a 40-man spot for Bido today, the Yankees designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment. Bido, 30, […]
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TMZ Sports is going live from the newsroom to discuss the day’s biggest stories … but we don’t just want folks to watch and enjoy the conversation, we want y’all to get involved!! Hit the comment section as Babcock, Lucas, Dylan, Luca, and the whole crew break down the most important topics of the day […]
US “leave Iran now” warning resurfaces, but advisory dates back to January
Renewed attention on US advice to leave Iran reflects old guidance, but it reinforces lingering geopolitical risks rather than signalling a new escalation. Summary: Renewed social-media attention on US advice to “leave Iran now” reflects recycled guidance from mid-January, not new escalation. The warning stems from widespread anti-government protests, crackdowns and detention risks, not a […]
Pat Mahomes Sr. To Remain In Jail Until March, Prosecutors Push For 10 Years In Prison
Patrick Mahomes Sr. will likely be spending his Super Bowl Sunday behind bars — the ex-MLB player will remain in jail until a hearing next month — with prosecutors pushing for him to serve a 10-year prison sentence for violating the terms of his probation. As we previously reported, the 55-year-old was thrown in jail […]
Bitcoin, Ether bounce in Asia, swings continue
BTC up around 4% while ETH up just a little more that that. Crypto has seen epic selling. BTC was circa 125K in October 2025. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
Astros Outright J.P. France – MLB Trade Rumors
The Astros announced that right-hander J.P. France cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land. He had been designated for assignment a week ago when Houston acquired Kai-Wei Teng from the Giants. France will be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee. France, 31 in April, had an exciting major league debut a […]
Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan Apologizes After Saying N-Word On Twitch Stream
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is spending his Thursday apologizing to fans after he used the n-word during a livestream … saying “there’s no excuse for what I said.” McMillan issued the remorseful message on Instagram … saying, “I sincerely apologize for speaking thoughtlessly and will do better.” The first-year player was playing Madden […]
BoJ’s Masu says Japan has shifted into inflation as policy normalisation continues
Masu said Japan is firmly in an inflationary phase and policy will keep normalising if the outlook holds, but the boj will move cautiously to protect the wage–price cycle while continuing balance-sheet tapering. Full text can be read here: Summary BoJ board member Masu said Japan’s economy has so far weathered the US tariff shock […]
