Policy Update
China to cut banks’ reserve requirement ratio 50 basis points from Feb. 5, inject 1 trillion yuan into market
But hurdles remain as disgruntled House conservatives balk
House speaker navigating complex situation re: spending deal | CRP, CREP signup | SRE
But core inflation falls to 2.5-year low
U.S. ag trade: Nov. exports fall, surplus achieved; FY 2024 outlook shows growing trade deficit
USDA pays out over $1 bil. in bird flu payments | Ga. dairy plant signals transformative shift in industry
Key dates for U.S., other countries in elections covering more than 40% global population
Study: Soda taxes slash sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by one-third in five cities
USDA reports Friday | FAA orders temporary grounding of 171 Boeing aircraft | U.S. debt
GOP: Shut down border or shut down gov’t