Asian Stocks Climb Ahead of Key Rate Decisions: Markets Wrap – Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher this week as traders awaited a slew of interest rate decisions from central banks, including the Federal Reserve. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg The region's main stock indexes rose, with Australian and Japanese stocks also rising. Hong Kong stocks opened lower amid volatility in mainland China stocks […]

Judges backing out of retirement ahead of Trump term leave GOP senators fuming

In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's victory in 2024, some federal judges have taken the unusual step of altering their previously stated promotion plans for senior positions and choosing to cancel their retirements. That would have created a vacancy on the federal bench that Trump would have the opportunity to fill. The move has […]

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds steady below $2,650 ahead of US PMI data – FXStreet

Gold prices are trading flat around $2,650 in early Asian session on Monday. Huge demand from central banks and safe-haven flows could support gold prices, but President Trump's tariff plans could cap the upside. Investors are bracing for preliminary US December PMI numbers to be released on Monday. Gold prices (XAU/USD) remained flat around $2,650 […]

Jennifer Jason Leigh spotted in Hollywood ahead of new projects

Jennifer Jason Leigh, known for her roles in films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Single White Female, and The Hateful Eight, was spotted casually running errands in Los Angeles last week. . Lee was wearing an orange sweatshirt, light blue jeans, sunglasses on his head and green sandals. She grabbed an orange thermos […]

Momentum builds around Social Security reforms ahead of Senate vote

Momentum is building on a bill that would mean increased Social Security benefits for some Americans as Senate leaders prepare for a vote next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York took the first step toward considering the Social Security Fairness Act this week, surprising some senators by announcing plans to bring the […]