Weekly Chartstopper: January 16, 2026 This WeekGeopolitics were front and center this week, so economic data (understandably) was overshadowed. But it was a pretty good week in data:Headline CPI (2.7% YoY) and core CPI (2.6% YoY) were both unchanged in December, as tariff-related inflation appears to have slowed, with the contribution from core goods unchanged from November and down...

Watch: Why is no one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?The release of millions of documents on the Jeffrey Epstein case has not resulted in the arrest of any of the rich and powerful whose names crop up in the files. The BBC's chief North America correspondent, Gary O'Donoghue, takes a look at why figures in business, entertainment and politics may feel the danger has largely passed.Video...

Apple's AI Health Coach Project May Need a Wellness CheckApple is scaling back and rethinking its ambitious plans to introduce an AI-powered health coach, according to a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman citing anonymous sources privy to the company's plans.The project, known inside Apple as Mulberry, was first reported last year, with the company expected to roll together health-related AI...

If you're looking for a good pair of headphones without breaking the bank, now is the perfect time to check out the Soundcore by Anker Q20i. Currently, these headphones are on sale for just $39.98 on Amazon, which is a significant discount of 43% off their usual price of $69.99. This makes it a great opportunity for anyone who wants quality sound at an affordable price. The Soundcore Q20i...

This Phone Stays Charged for Almost a Week by Keeping Your Data SecureImagine a smartphone that doesn't track your every move and harvest your data. That's the pitch of German company Punkt (pronounced "poonkt," after the German word for "period"), which has been making privacy-minded handsets for years. In a private hotel room during CES 2026, I got hands-on time with its next smartphone, the...