Eamonn Sheridan

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Trump might be going hungry soon as Tuna and corn syrup are the next foods hit by trade battles
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McDonald’s flags pressure from SNAP freeze as shutdown squeezes low-income consumers

  • McDonald’s and Tyson Foods executives say the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and suspended SNAP food benefits are hitting low-income consumers hardest. With over 40 million Americans dependent on SNAP, analysts warn the disruption could squeeze spending.
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Fed divisions widen as inflation-versus-jobs debate clouds path to rate cuts

  • The Federal Reserve’s policymakers are increasingly divided over how to balance inflation risks against a cooling labour market. With the government shutdown disrupting official data, hawks and doves are relying on competing narratives, leaving the odds of another December rate cut finely balanced.
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Chinese banks inflate lending data with short-term “phantom” loans

  • Chinese banks are inflating loan data with “phantom” short-term lending to meet targets as demand weakens, drawing scrutiny from regulators. Credit growth has slumped to record lows, with investment and local-government financing both under pressure.
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Trump plans new offshore oil drilling near California and Alaska

  • The Trump administration plans to lift Biden-era limits on offshore drilling, allowing new oil projects off California, Alaska, and the Gulf of Mexico
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Goldman forecasts 50,000 U.S. job loss in October, first since 2020

  • Goldman Sachs forecasts a 50,000 drop in U.S. nonfarm payrolls for October, citing weakening labor demand, rising layoffs, and the expiration of a deferred-resignation program. It would mark the first monthly job loss since 2020.
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