First it was eyeballs, then it was attention. Today’s AI companies are coming for something much more sacred. Welcome to the Intimacy Economy. Source: psychologytoday.com

FedEx Corp. opened 2026 on a tear, as the stock raced ahead on rosy views of the US economy. But with the war in Iran threatening to crimp growth, the delivery giant’s earnings report after the bell on Thursday represents a test of Wall Street’s faith in economic resilience. Source: bloomberg.com

A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy. Source: nytimes.com

Affordable childcare means parents aren’t forced to choose between raising their kids and keeping their jobs. It means better outcomes for all of us. Source: usatoday.com

Kazuo Momma of Mizuho Research & Technologies discusses the impact of higher energy prices on inflation in Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi’s upcoming trip to the U.S., and why the Lower House’s approval of Takaichi’s BOJ board member nominations might not be very significant. Source: cnbc.com

Recent reports suggest the president may have only a thin buffer to rely on if a prolonged conflict starts to weaken growth and spur inflation. Source: politico.com