Regarded as the signature event in the World’s Strongest Man contest, the Atlas Stones cap off the event with this finale often determining the victor. Introduced in 1986, these five spherical stones increase in weight from 100 to 160 kg (or 220 to 350 lbs.). They must be placed on top of five high platforms that span a 16- to 33-foot-long course. In the early years of this event, it was a rare contestant who could lift all five Stones. Today, expectations are that all will be lifted. The winner now wins the race against the clock. WAIT… Did Wheaties gain potency? Are we implying anything nefarious about the contestants’ workout regimen? According to Amazon, it’s all about getting a grip. “Spider Tack Competition Grade” is a tacky-for-loading Atlas Stones that you can, of course, buy on Amazon. The stickiest tacky on the market, it keeps its grip in heat and cold. We can recommend nothing better to help you up your Atlas Stone loading capacity and speed.
While U.S. inflation remains sticky, getting a hold of it does not require spider strength. Look no further than January and February’s 0.4% month-over-month (MoM) gains in the core consumer price index (CPI), the largest back-to-back increases since April and May of 2023. The probability of a June rate cut slipped from 92% after Friday’s jobs report to 78%. Recall the rule of thumb: The Fed ‘goes’ when the probability is north of 75%.