Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the FT China’s rare-earth export curbs show “how weak their economy is.”

He accused Beijing of trying to “pull everybody else down,” as markets slid and Trump threatened 100% tariffs.
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Australian PM Anthony Albanese is rushing to finalize a $1.2B AUD critical minerals deal with President Trump before their Oct 20 meeting.
www.theage.com.au/politics/f...

U.S. power use will hit records in 2025 and 2026, the EIA says, reaching 4,191 and 4,305 billion kWh.

Surging AI and crypto data centers drive demand as renewables rise to 26% by 2026 while natural gas slips to 40%.
www.reuters.com/sust...

US chicken prices plunged 18% from summer highs as supply surged.

USDA hiked 2025 broiler output forecasts for four months straight.

Barclays cut profit views for JBS, Tyson and Pilgrim’s, warning the chicken boom may be ending.
www.bloomberg.com/ne...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent named Frank Bisignano CEO of the IRS.

Bisignano, who also leads the SSA, will report to Bessent as acting IRS commissioner.

The ex-Fiserv CEO and former JPMorgan exec aims to boost collections and privacy.
www.reuters.com/worl...

NEW: President Trump calls for interest rates to be lowered.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces 1 month pause on tariffs after conversation with President Trump.

NEW: President Trump announces 1 month pause on tariffs on Mexico.

NEW: Mexican President Sheinbaum speaks about results of conversation with President Trump.