China Export Controls, Demand Push Shift Markets
China’s 2026 agenda spotlights export controls and domestic demand, while Australia and Nigeria data reshape policy expectations.
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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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