Trump bans Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycle imports as trade war escalates
On September 8, 2026, President Donald Trump signed proclamations banning imports of most Canadian alcoholic beverages, certain dairy pro...
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Economy 33 divergence 33
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US goods as trade war escalates
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on approximately $20 billion worth of US goods on September 8, 2026, matching US tariffs...
Economy 37 divergence 37
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in August with annual inflation at 3.4%, increasing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in August and 3.4% year-over-year, unchanged from July. C...
Economy 17 divergence 17
Oil prices surpass $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran conflict and Middle East attacks
Brent crude oil surpassed $100 a barrel in early September 2026 for the first time since July, driven by U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tank...
Economy 23 divergence 23
U.S. diesel prices surpass $6 per gallon for the first time amid Iran war and global supply disruptions
The U.S. national average price of diesel exceeded $6 per gallon for the first time, driven by the ongoing U.S.-Iran war disrupting oil s...
Economy 23 divergence 23
LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey with $500 million to $1 billion in liabilities after Saudi Arabia's Pub...
Economy 23 divergence 23
US Treasury announces $6 billion bond buyback to curb rising yields
The Treasury Department announced it would buy back up to $6 billion in long-term government bonds on September 10, 2026, triple the stan...
Economy 29 divergence 29
Hunter Biden launched a meme coin called $LAPTOP tied to his infamous laptop.
Hunter Biden announced the launch of $LAPTOP, a meme coin on the Base blockchain, on September 7, 2026, with the token going live on Sept...
Economy 17 divergence 17
ECB raises interest rates to 2.50 percent amid Iran war-driven inflation
The European Central Bank raised its policy rate from 2.25% to 2.50% on September 10, 2026, its second hike of the year, responding to in...
Economy 17 divergence 17
Iran raises gasoline prices for heavy consumers amid war and economic crisis
Iran doubled the price of gasoline for consumers exceeding their monthly quota of 110 liters, charging 100,000 rials per liter for overag...
Economy 37 divergence 37
Iran war has cost U.S. consumers $100 billion in added fuel expenses
Brown University's Climate Solutions Lab estimates that the Iran war, which began on February 28, has cost U.S. consumers at least $100 b...
Economy 33 divergence 33
Oil prices surpass $100 per barrel amid intensifying Middle East conflict
Brent crude futures rose above $101 per barrel on September 9, 2026, the highest level since May, driven by escalating fighting between t...
Economy 33 divergence 33
Republicans confront voter economic anxiety ahead of 2026 midterms
At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, party leaders and President Trump promoted economic achievements including tax cuts, stoc...
Economy 17 divergence 17
China injects $54bn into state banks and insurers to support the economy
China announced a 360 billion yuan ($54bn) capital injection into state-owned banks and insurance companies, led by the finance ministry ...
Economy 9 divergence 9
U.S. gasoline prices hit record Labor Day high
The average U.S. gasoline price reached a record for the Labor Day holiday weekend at $4.14 per gallon, surpassing the previous Labor Day...
Economy 9 divergence 9
Volkswagen agrees to sell Osnabrueck plant to Israel's Aurelius Capital and Lower Saxony for defence production
Volkswagen signed a preliminary agreement to sell its Osnabrueck car plant to Israel's Aurelius Capital and the German state of Lower Sax...
Economy 23 divergence 23
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rise near 5% amid global bond selloff
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose toward 5% in September 2026, reaching multiyear highs. The bond selloff was driven by surging oil price...
Economy 23 divergence 23
Trump and Xi prepare for September 2026 Washington meeting amid trade and tariff discussions
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington on September 24, 2026, as the two countries wo...
Economy 17 divergence 17
Copper prices reach record highs driven by AI demand, supply constraints, and U.S. tariff uncertainty
Copper futures on both the LME and Comex reached all-time highs in September 2026, with LME benchmark copper hitting approximately $14,51...
Economy 13 divergence 13
Japanese yen surges to multi-month high amid shifting rate outlooks
The Japanese yen reached its strongest level in six to seven months in early September 2026, driven by expectations of faster Bank of Jap...
Economy 3 divergence 3
US existing home sales fell to a 14-month low in August 2026
The National Association of Realtors reported that US existing home sales declined 2 percent in August 2026 to a seasonally adjusted annu...
Economy 17 divergence 17
Jaguar Land Rover announces up to 4,000 job cuts to reduce costs and compete with Chinese EV makers
Jaguar Land Rover announced plans to cut up to 4,000 jobs globally over the next two years as part of 1.7 billion pounds in targeted savi...
Economy 3 divergence 3
Trump administration will sanction an unnamed large bank on Monday, Bessent says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the Trump administration will impose sanctions on a large, unnamed bank on Monday as part o...
Economy 3 divergence 3
Oracle reports first-quarter revenue above estimates and raises annual profit forecast.
Oracle reported first-quarter revenue of US$19.3 billion, up 30 percent, beating analyst estimates. The company raised its fiscal 2027 ad...
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U.S. tourism groups attempt to win back Canadian visitors amid ongoing trade war.
Canadian travel to the U.S. dropped significantly after President Trump returned to office and made remarks about Canada becoming the 51s...
Economy 9 divergence 9
EU proposes 'Buy European' public procurement overhaul
The European Commission published proposals to reform EU public procurement rules, encouraging public bodies to favor European-made goods...
Economy 9 divergence 9
EU proposes Affordable Housing Act to allow cities to restrict short-term rentals
The European Commission proposed the Affordable Housing Act on September 9, 2026, which would allow local authorities to limit short-term...
Economy 13 divergence 13
OPEC+ agrees to keep oil output policy unchanged for October 2026.
OPEC+ decided to maintain its current oil output policy for October 2026 at a meeting of core members. The producer group needs to agree ...
Economy 9 divergence 9
Mortgage rates rise as bond yields surge
The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 6.76 percent, a 14-month high, as global bond yields continued to rise. Freddie Mac reported...
Economy 17 divergence 17
Nike exits the S&P 100 index on September 21, 2026
Nike will drop out of the S&P 100 index before trading opens on September 21, 2026, ending a nearly 18-year run in the index. The company...
