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on January 6, 2026 at 3:02 pm Dollar Gains Could Stay Limited Unless Jobs Data Improve Markedly​

The dollar’s gains could remain limited unless Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls data are strong enough to make markets reassess interest-rate cut expectations, MUFG Bank said.

The dollar’s gains could remain limited unless Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls data are strong enough to make markets reassess interest-rate cut expectations, MUFG Bank said.

on January 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm How AI Could Help Decide Your Next Legal Dispute​Erin Mulvaney

Judges are using the technology to help summarize legal filings, prepare for hearings and map out decisions.

Judges are using the technology to help summarize legal filings, prepare for hearings and map out decisions.

on January 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm Maduro’s Capture Threatens China’s Ambitions in Latin America​James T. Areddy

Beijing has steadily built relationships over the past two decades in Washington’s backyard.

Beijing has steadily built relationships over the past two decades in Washington’s backyard.

on January 5, 2026 at 4:49 pm The Pentagon is moving to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired captain in the U.S. Navy, over his participation in a video calling on troops to resist illegal orders​Lara Seligman

The move follows the Arizona Democrat’s participation in a video calling on troops to resist illegal orders.

The move follows the Arizona Democrat’s participation in a video calling on troops to resist illegal orders.

on January 5, 2026 at 3:36 pm U.S. Factory Activity Slides Unexpectedly​Don Nico Forbes

The Institute for Supply Management said that its purchasing managers index of manufacturing activity fell to 47.9 in the month, compared with 48.2 in November.

The Institute for Supply Management said that its purchasing managers index of manufacturing activity fell to 47.9 in the month, compared with 48.2 in November.

on January 5, 2026 at 3:23 pm U.S. Treasury Yields Extend Fall, Dollar Trims Gains After ISM Data​

U.S. Treasury yields extended their fall, albeit only slightly, after U.S. ISM business manufacturing PMI data came in below forecasts.

U.S. Treasury yields extended their fall, albeit only slightly, after U.S. ISM business manufacturing PMI data came in below forecasts.

on January 5, 2026 at 3:14 pm Gov. Tim Walz drops re-election bid in wake of Minnesota fraud scandal​John McCormick

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is seriously considering a run for governor in the state, Democrats informed of her thinking said.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is seriously considering a run for governor in the state, Democrats informed of her thinking said.

on January 5, 2026 at 3:11 pm A man was taken into custody after allegedly damaging the Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance, the U.S. Secret Service said​Joseph De Avila

The vice president and his family weren’t in Ohio when the damage took place, the Secret Service said.

The vice president and his family weren’t in Ohio when the damage took place, the Secret Service said.