In the opening weeks of February 2026, investors were considering their financial options, with some potentially looking to place their money in money market accounts, while the world of finance saw significant activity, including Alphabet's move to issue rare 100-year bonds to fund its AI investments. Meanwhile, the challenges faced by Olympic athletes and the power of the Federal Reserve chair were also in the news.
According to CBS News, individuals with a five-figure sum, such as $50,000, might find money market accounts an attractive option. The article noted that with rates on certificates of deposit (CD) accounts having reached as high as 6 or 7 percent in recent years, savers may have protected their principal and grown their interest.
Alphabet, Google's parent company, was making waves in the financial world by selling a rare 100-year bond to fund its investments in artificial intelligence, according to Ars Technica. The company had lined up banks to facilitate the sale of the century bond, which would form part of a debut sterling issuance. Alphabet was also selling $20 billion of dollar bonds and planning a Swiss franc bond sale. The dollar portion of the deal was upsized from $15 billion due to strong demand, the source added.
Euronews reported on February 10th, 2026, covering a range of global news stories. The news bulletin included updates on world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture, and travel.
The financial realities of Olympic athletes were also highlighted by Fortune. The article revealed that many athletes hold multiple jobs to make ends meet, earning at most tens of thousands of dollars, with some earning nothing directly from competing. Training costs can range from tens of thousands to over $100,000 annually, depending on the sport.
NPR News explored the power of the Federal Reserve chair. The article discussed the role and influence of the chair, noting that President Trump had recently nominated Kevin Warsh to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
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