The US Open was dominated by players with Russian and Soviet roots. Almost none of them played under a Russian flag, another sign of the country's declining influence. Tennis and the decline of Russian soft power | Daniel Peris (@HistoryInvestor) engelsbergideas.com/notebook…

Each of these quotes is from the JANUARY 2026 Barron's Roundtable (8 months ago)... “I have the same concerns as the rest of you, and if the 10-year Treasury yield breaks 5%, the stock market will struggle.” – Henry Ellenbogen “Clearly, the market is paying attention to inflation and the fiscal outlook. The 10-year Treasury yield could scale 4.50% this year, and approach 5% with significant further fiscal expansion.” – Sonal Desai “My worries and wild cards for the economy and stocks include a soft labor market, higher inflation, and a higher 10-year Treasury yield.” – Mario Gabelli “the 10-year yield may climb to 4.5% to 5%.” – Mario Gabelli “Who is going to fund long-term bonds? If the 10-year yield goes up to 4.5% to 5%, does that change the ballgame for the equity market?” – Scott Black (Not investment advice).

I was on one of those boats being evacuated from my office at the World Trade Center. The operation revealed New Yorkers at their finest. No pushing, no shoving, many acts of kindness. Women and children first. It was so inspiring I left any fear behind. Everyone I saw did what they were supposed to do.