PANews reported on December 28 that, according to CME's "FedWatch," the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in January has risen to 17.7%, while the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 82.3%. The next two FOMC meetings are scheduled for January 28, 2026, and March 18, 2026.

New snake oil? Etsy witches are hawking spells they claim can change the weather on your wedding day, help you with your love life, or fatten your crypto portfolio. Etsy witches have become a massive trend on social media this year — from romance spells to helping manifest fame. Did you know they can also apparently help you become a crypto millionaire? The practice of witchcraft, once punishable by death by fire (or being pushed off a cliff), has become a talking point on TikTok. Online marketplace Etsy, which allows people to sell their handmade beanies and custom dog collars, has become a hub for the spellcasters despite having a ban on “metaphysical services.” Read more

