Trade Dynamics - China's rare-earth magnet shipments to the US decreased in August [1] - Overall exports rebounded due to easing restrictions in Beijing [1]

Malaysia’s exports rise less than expected as higher US levies that kicked in last month disrupted the Southeast Asian nation’s trade with the world’s largest economy https://t.co/YaKYfdGn8W ...

Soybeans slid on continuing concerns over demand for US exports as China keeps holding back on purchases from American suppliers https://t.co/GVeGSCEWkk ...

Trade & Tariffs - US tariff of 39% severely impacted Swiss exports [1] - Developed nations' highest tariff in the US negatively affected Swiss exports [1]

Russia has held talks with wheat traders on boosting exports after a sluggish start to the season https://t.co/YhRiO0rRl1 ...

Japan’s exports fell for the fourth consecutive month as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to cloud the prospects for global commerce https://t.co/hYomSEKx2i ...

Economic Data Summary - Retail Sales for August increased by +0.6%, double the expected +0.3%, reverting to the baseline seen in late 2024 [1] - Excluding auto sales, Retail Sales rose by +0.7%, which is 10 basis points higher than the upwardly revised July figure, marking the second-highest increase this year [2] Inflation Indicators - The Import Price Index for August showed a positive change of +0.3%, contrasting with an expected decline of -0.2%, marking the first back-to-back positive reports since February [4] - Export prices also increased by +0.3% month-over-month and +3.4% year-over-year, the highest level seen in 2025 [5] Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Insights - The FOMC meeting is set to include 12 voting members, with new developments including the addition of a Fed Governor [6] - Stephen Miran, Chairman of the Presidential Council of Economic Advisors, is expected to advocate for a more significant rate cut than the anticipated 25 basis points [7] - The previous FOMC meeting saw dissenting votes for the first time in 30 years, indicating potential shifts in monetary policy perspectives [8]

An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighboring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fueling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s exports and tourism. https://t.co/jMwuBGFN6L ...

Hundreds of farmers in Arkansas gathered at a town hall last week to ask Congress for help. Mounting debt, aging equipment, and disappearing profits are making it nearly impossible for them to break even, let alone to turn a profit. One of those farmers calls the president's tariffs quote the ice cream on top of the a cake of a perfect storm.He joins us now, Arkansas farmer Scott Brown, who attended last week's town hall. Scott, really good to have you. Thank you so much for joining us. Thank you for having ...

The collapse of the Russian market has intensified the pressure on Chinese manufacturers to ramp up exports to other places overseas https://t.co/e7meYZb8Qs ...