Ben Carter

Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.

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Jan 15, 2026

Economy

China Records $1.19 Trillion Trade Surplus Amid US Tensions

China's export growth to emerging markets offsets declining US demand, highlighting its trade resilience.

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Jan 15, 2026

Daily

China’s Record Surplus, Fed Independence Risks In Focus

China posts a $1.18T surplus, UK GDP beats forecasts, and Kashkari flags Fed political risk.

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Jan 15, 2026

Economy

UK GDP Beats Forecast in November as Production Rebounds

ONS data showed November GDP up 0.3% after October’s drop, partly reversing one-off weakness from a Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack.

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Jan 15, 2026

Markets

Kashkari Warns Political Pressure Could Lift Term Premiums

As scrutiny rises ahead of a Fed leadership transition, Kashkari argues independence is vital to monetary policy credibility.

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Jan 15, 2026

Economy

China Hits Record $1.18T Surplus as US Exports Slide

US-bound shipments fell sharply, but rising exports to EU and ASEAN kept China’s 2025 surplus at $1.18T.

2 min read

Jan 14, 2026

Company Deep Dive

Nvidia: The anatomy of a once-in-a-generation company

Nvidia is transforming into a comprehensive infrastructure provider, using integrated systems and proprietary software to dominate the global artificial intelligence economy.

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Jan 14, 2026

Daily

CPI Sticks at 2.7% as Tariff Pressures Loom

CPI held at 2.7% as necessities rose, widening spending splits while China surpluses stoked tariff risks.

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Jan 14, 2026

Policy

Carney Seeks China Tariff Relief as Canada-U.S. Risks Rise

Carney’s Beijing trip targets easing China’s counter-tariffs while EV tariffs and USMCA review constrain concessions.

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Jan 14, 2026

geopolitics

China’s Record $1.189T 2025 Surplus Fuels Tariff Risks

Exports rose 5.5% despite weak domestic demand, heightening fears of new barriers and probes in 2026.

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Jan 14, 2026

Markets

Necessities Inflation Deepens K-Shaped Consumer Spending Split

Rising grocery, utility, and health-care costs squeeze lower incomes as top earners keep travel and dining spend strong.

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