In the opening weeks of February 2026, savers with significant funds, such as $50,000, were considering money market accounts as a potential investment option, while Alphabet, Google's parent company, was selling rare 100-year bonds to fund its artificial intelligence investments. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's chair's power was under scrutiny, and Olympic athletes continued to face financial struggles.
According to CBS News, money market accounts were being considered as a potentially profitable home for savings in 2026. With rates on certificates of deposit (CD) accounts having reached as high as 6 or 7 percent in recent years, savers were looking for new investment options.
Euronews reported on February 10, 2026, covering a range of global news, including business, world events, and culture.
Ars Technica reported that Alphabet had lined up banks to sell a rare 100-year bond as part of a borrowing spree to fund vast investments in AI. The company was also selling $20 billion of dollar bonds and lining up a Swiss franc bond sale, with the dollar portion of the deal upsized due to strong demand. Century bonds, representing long-term borrowing, are highly unusual.
Fortune highlighted the financial struggles of U.S. Olympians, many of whom hold multiple jobs to make ends meet. The cost of training for the Olympics can range from tens of thousands of dollars a year to over $100,000 for some sports. The International Olympic Committee does not pay athletes to compete.
NPR News explored the power of the Federal Reserve chair. The article noted that President Trump had nominated Kevin Warsh to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, prompting a discussion about the extent of the chair's influence.
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