Markets cautious on Warsh-led Fed outlook as rate pricing holds steady
Views are mixed on a Warsh-led Fed, with rate pricing steady but conviction limited. Summary: Investor views on a Warsh-led Fed remain mixed rather than uniform Some participants see scope for a dovish narrative centred on productivity gains Fed funds futures continue to imply two cuts this year, though conviction appears limited Warsh is widely […]
McDonald’s offers McNugget caviar kits in free Valentine’s Day giveaway
Ed Rensi on Yum! Brands Habit Burger acquisition and McDonald’s culture change McDonald’s is launching a limited-edition giveaway ahead of Valentine’s Day that pairs one of its most recognizable menu items with a traditionally high-end product: caviar. The fast-food chain announced Monday in a release that it will offer McNugget Caviar kits through an online-only […]
Kyle Bradish Wins Arbitration Hearing
Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish won his arbitration hearing over the Orioles, the Associated Press reports. He’ll be paid the $3.55MM that he and his camp at All Bases Covered Sports Management submitted rather than the $2.875MM figure submitted by the team. The 29-year-old Bradish returned from UCL surgery late in the 2025 season and tossed […]
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed alongside Bill Belichick in Hall of Fame award
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been denied entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with the longtime franchise figure falling short in voting alongside former head coach Bill Belichick. Kraft, a first-time finalist this year, did not receive enough votes from the Hall of Fame’s 50-person selection committee to […]
Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime, You Cheated Me Out Of Millions!
Floyd Mayweather says he made over a billion bucks in earnings over his legendary career, but the 50-0 fighter claims all the money didn’t make it to his bank account … and now he’s suing Showtime, claiming they played a big role in his ex-manager screwing him out of hundreds of millions of dollars! In […]
China services PMI rises to three-month high as demand and hiring improve
China’s services sector started 2026 on firmer footing, though confidence remains cautious despite easing cost pressures. Via private survey RatingDog / S&P Global. Summary: China’s services sector accelerated to a three-month growth high in January New business and export orders strengthened at the start of 2026 Employment rose for the first time in six months […]
Voters concerned about affordability of homeownership, new poll shows
Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his economic vision for the state, calling for deregulation and expanded housing on ‘Kudlow.’ American voters are concerned about being able to afford homeownership amid high housing costs as the electorate prepares to cast ballots in this fall’s midterm elections, a new poll shows. A poll conducted for […]
Mitch McConnell Hospitalized With Flu-Like Symptoms
Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Published February 3, 2026 4:59 PM PST Mitch McConnell is under medical care after a health scare. The 83-year-old Kentucky Republican was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, his office said. According to a spokesperson, McConnell checked himself into a local hospital out of “an abundance of caution” […]
Nomura sees BoJ rates rising to 1.5% by 2027, with hawkish risks beyond
Nomura sees Japan’s rate cycle extending into 2027, with risks tilted toward a higher terminal rate. Summary: Nomura sees a high probability of further BoJ tightening through 2027 Base case assigns 60% odds to three rate hikes by mid-2027 Policy rate would rise to 1.50%, the highest level since 1995 A hawkish scenario sees four […]
Rapid elicitation of neutralizing Asn332-glycan-independent antibodies to the V3-glycan epitope of HIV-1 Env in nonhuman primates
Ethics and inclusion This research complies with all relevant ethical regulations (Tulane National Primate Research Center IACUC protocol P0498 (3698) and The Wistar Institute IACUC protocols 201518 and 201522). Research has been conducted following the recommendations set out in the Global Code of Conduct for Research in Resource-PoorSettings including local researchers throughout the research process. […]
