Tirzepatide improves blood sugar control in children with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research shows that the diabetes/obesity medication tirzepatide can cause clinically meaningful improvements in blood sugar control and weight loss in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes aged 10–17 years whose diabetes and weight are inadequately controlled with an existing treatment regimen of metformin, insulin, or both. The study (the […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the BoJ
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Here’s the secret to a potential £1m Stocks & Shares ISA at 30!
Image source: Getty Images There are between 4,850-5,000 Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires, based on recent data. And I imagine very few of them are under 30. However, this doesn’t mean it’s impossible for someone to achieve millionaire status by this still-young age. The trick of course is starting early. A Junior Stocks and Shares ISA can […]
Bank of Japan leaves main policy rate unchanged at 0.5%, as widely expected
Bank of Japan The yen is strengthening – there were two dissents to the hold decision, both wanting a rate rise. BOJ policy decision BoJ keeps rates unchanged by a 7–2 vote. Board members Takata and Tamura dissented. Takata: Saw a shift away from the deflationary norm and judged the 2% price stability target “more […]
Process for dealing with sexual misconduct by UK doctors requires major reform, say experts
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The current process for managing sexual misconduct perpetrated by doctors in the UK requires major reform, say experts in The BMJ. Mei Nortley and colleagues argue that sanctioning of doctors is inconsistent and overly reliant on subjective evidence and they call for a dedicated, evidence-driven approach “that treats sexual misconduct by […]
A’s Notes: Estes, Lopez, Bullpen
A’s right-hander Joey Estes has undergone surgery to address a herniated disc in his lower back, according to the MLB.com injury tracker. That obviously ends his season a month after he landed on the 15-day injured list. Estes had just been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas a few days before suffering the injury. He tossed four […]
Short-term JGB yields shoot higher as traders scramble to price in next BOJ rate hike
2-year JGB yields have now jumped up to 0.91% – its highest since 2008. Meanwhile, 5-year JGB yields have also shot higher to 1.20% – also its highest since 2008. This follows from the BOJ decision earlier, in which we saw policymakers Takata and Tamura dissented in favour of a 25 bps rate hike. The […]
Is Next a buy for me following the FTSE firm’s share price slump?
Image source: Getty Images Next (LSE:NXT) has a rich history of outperforming the broader retail market, which explains its 18% share price rise in 2025. This is higher than the broader FTSE 100‘s 12% increase since January 1. And it’s all the more remarkable given the gloomy outlook for Britain’s retail sector However, Next’s gravity-defying […]
USD/JPY drops on BOJ decision as Takata and Tamura dissents
There are a couple of interesting things with regards to the BOJ decision today. The first that stands out is of course the vote on interest rates. Takata and Tamura dissented in favour of opting for a 25 bps rate hike, and that led to the 7-2 majority in keeping rates on hold. That’s a […]
Text commentary, updates and goals
Kevin De Bruyne is set to make an emotional return to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday as Napoli visit Manchester City. The Belgian left City for the reigning Serie A champions at the end of last season and has made a strong start to life in Naples. City will come in full of confidence following […]
