Policy Update

Can China’s economic stats be trusted? WSJ blasts Biden on not helping Ukraine enough
With Congress out, focus on reports, EU meeting, Russia gains in war with Ukraine
India mulls ban on rice exports | Vilsack at Senate hearing | $10,000 student debt forgiveness?
USDA to allow producers to request voluntary termination of CRP
Impact of voluntary changes may not be significant
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang acknowledged business impact of Covid-19 lockdowns, marking contrast with President Xi Jinping
Highest food price rises since 1980 (grocery stores) and 1981 (all food and restaurants)
Tuesday primaries | Texas school killings; Biden addresses nation | FOMC minutes | Food prices
Biden officials try to sell Indo/Pacific framework to a not-so-convinced U.S. public
White House exploring tapping into emergency diesel reserve