BOJ likely to hold rates in April but signal readiness to hike as inflation risks rise
BOJ is likely to hold rates in April amid Middle East uncertainty, Reuters reports, but signal readiness to hike as soon as June as inflation rises and growth risks increase. Summary: BOJ seen holding rates in April amid Middle East uncertainty Decision viewed as close call, dependent on geopolitics Market pricing for April hike drops […]
Warren, Lee raise antitrust concerns over possible United-American merger
‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists discuss investment opportunities among airline stocks. A bipartisan pair of senators sent a letter to the CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines expressing concerns about the possibility of a proposed merger between the two air carriers and requested more information about the impact of a possible deal. The letter was sent […]
Royals Place Jonathan India On IL With Shoulder Subluxation
The Royals announced that infielder Jonathan India has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 19th, due to a left shoulder subluxation. Infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin has been recalled as the corresponding move. Per Anne Rogers of MLB.com, this is the same shoulder injury that India has battled in the past. On June […]
Kylie Jenner vs. Kendall Jenner Who'd You Rather?! Coachella Cuties
Coachella 2026 closes out with this sweet sibling selfie of Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner. Both brunette baddies hit round 2 of Bieberchella, but which sexy sister is your “Beauty and a Beat?” Cast your vote, and then put your Biebs skills on the… Source link
NZ CPI holds at 3.1% as electricity and petrol drive inflation above RBNZ target band
NZ CPI held at 3.1% y/y in Q1, above target, with electricity and petrol driving gains. Quarterly inflation rose 0.9%, underscoring persistent price pressures and supporting expectations for a cautious RBNZ policy stance. Summary: Annual CPI holds at 3.1%, above RBNZ target band Electricity prices key driver, up 12.5% Quarterly inflation at 0.9%, led by […]
Apple shakeup sparks reactions as Cook hands reins to longtime deputy
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joins ‘The Claman Countdown’ to reflect on Apple’s 50th anniversary, weigh in on the rise of AI and warn about the growing power of Big Tech. Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO and transitioning to executive chairman, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1, 2026, as […]
MVP finalists revealed as Luka Doncic misses out
Victor Wembanyama has been named a finalist for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, joining reigning champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and three-time winner Nikola Jokic in what many are calling one of the tightest three-way MVP races in recent memory. The league announced the finalists for all individual awards on Sunday night, with the MVP shortlist […]
Cops Don’t Believe Madonna Was Targeted for Missing Clothes, Jewelry
Madonna Cops Don’t Believe Pop Star’s Gear Was Stolen Published April 20, 2026 3:57 PM PDT The police investigating Madonna’s stolen clothes don’t believe the pop star was targeted … TMZ has learned. A rep for the Indio Police Department tells TMZ … “On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 7:32 p.m., a missing property […]
New Zealand Q1 2026 inflation: CPI q/q 0.9% (expected 0.8%) CPI 3.1% y/y (expected 2.9%)
This is just a data post. New Zealand Q1 consumer price index +0.9% q/q (expected +0.8%, prior +0.6%) +3.1% vs year ago (expected +2.9%, prior +3.1%) Non-tradables +1.1% q/q Non-tradables +3.5% y/y A shorthand way of thinking about ‘non tradeables’ is domestically generated inflation. I’ll have more to come on this separately, details and implications. […]
Tyler Wade Granted Release By Rangers
Veteran infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade has been granted his release by the Rangers, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. He’d signed a minor league pact with Texas over the winter and opened the season with their Triple-A club in Round Rock. Wade is now free to sign with any team. The 31-year-old Wade is […]
