How tariffs are hurting soybean farmers, homebuilder confidence falls in August

Market Trends & Challenges - US soybean farmers are facing a "five-alarm fire" situation due to China's current halt of soybean purchases from the US, impacting the crop that is starting to be harvested [1] - The housing market has slowed down due to persistently high mortgage rates [1] Economic Factors - President Trump's tariffs are impacting soybean farmers [1] - High mortgage rates are constricting the housing market [1]