{"id":53557,"date":"2025-09-24T08:38:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-eye-bessents-policy-stance-corporate-moves-and-key-economic-data\/53557\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T08:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:38:47","slug":"global-markets-eye-bessents-policy-stance-corporate-moves-and-key-economic-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-eye-bessents-policy-stance-corporate-moves-and-key-economic-data\/53557\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Markets Eye Bessent&#8217;s Policy Stance, Corporate Moves, and Key Economic Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent<\/strong> indicated the US possesses significant <em>leverage points<\/em> against China, including the <strong>IPO market<\/strong>, and plans further meetings in October. He also stated the <strong>Federal Reserve<\/strong> has kept rates <em>too high for too long<\/em>, suggesting an <em>easing cycle<\/em> is imminent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tesla (<a href=\"\/stock\/TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>)<\/strong> is projected to <em>beat Q3 delivery and EPS estimates<\/em>, with Wolfe Research forecasting <strong>465k\u2013470k vehicle deliveries<\/strong> and <strong>EPS of $0.55\u2013$0.60<\/strong> against a consensus of $0.49, driven by US tax credits and strong China demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oracle (<a href=\"\/stock\/ORCL\">ORCL<\/a>)<\/strong> plans to raise approximately <strong>$15 billion<\/strong> through a corporate bond sale to fund future projects, including future investments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Germany&#39;s business confidence<\/strong> has <em>fallen for the first time this year<\/em> in September, with the Ifo Institute&#39;s business-climate index declining to <strong>87.7<\/strong> from 88.9 in August, raising concerns about growth in Europe&#39;s largest economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nissan (<a href=\"\/stock\/NSANY\">NSANY<\/a>)<\/strong> is suspending US-bound production of its <strong>Ariya EV<\/strong> starting with the 2026 model year to focus on the more affordable Leaf EV, citing factors like import tariffs and slowing EV sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been a prominent voice on several critical economic fronts, signaling the Biden administration&#39;s strategic approach to global trade, monetary policy, and domestic industry. Bessent stated that the US holds &quot;a lot of leverage points&quot; with China, specifically mentioning the <strong>IPO market<\/strong>, and confirmed that further discussions are scheduled for October. He also identified <em>chemicals and aircraft engines<\/em> as potential areas of leverage in ongoing China talks.<\/p>\n<p>Domestically, Bessent highlighted that the US is <em>susceptible in certain industries<\/em> and stressed the need to strengthen them. He confirmed that US investment in <strong>Intel (<a href=\"\/stock\/INTC\">INTC<\/a>)<\/strong> was validated by <strong>Nvidia&#39;s (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>)<\/strong> recent moves, though he clarified the US has no plans to invest in Nvidia, as it does not require financial support. The Treasury Secretary also reported that rare earth minerals imported from China are now arriving in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding monetary policy, Bessent expressed the view that the <strong>Federal Reserve<\/strong> has kept interest rates <em>\u201ctoo high for too long\u201d<\/em> and anticipates the economy is moving into an <em>easing cycle<\/em>. He expects to conduct numerous interviews for the next Fed Chair candidate next week, aiming to finalize the first round by early October. Bessent is seeking a candidate who is <em>open-minded, future-focused<\/em>, and prepared for potential job losses due to Artificial Intelligence. He also noted that Fed Chair Powell was reportedly surprised by Bessent&#39;s comments on the future interest rate path and indicated that recent revisions in jobs data suggest errors or adjustments are needed in economic assessments. Bessent is less concerned about a recession but remains focused on <em>fair wealth distribution<\/em> and <em>rate relief<\/em>, expecting a significant decrease in inflation while monitoring AI market developments.<\/p>\n<p>On fiscal matters, Bessent criticized Democratic government funding proposals and expressed uncertainty about a potential government shutdown next week.<\/p>\n<p>In corporate news, <strong>Oracle (<a href=\"\/stock\/ORCL\">ORCL<\/a>)<\/strong> is planning a significant move to raise approximately <strong>$15 billion<\/strong> through a corporate bond sale. The proceeds from this sale are earmarked for funding future projects and investments, indicating the company&#39;s growth ambitions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Russia&#39;s Prime Minister Mishustin<\/strong> announced that the Russian state budget expenditure is projected to reach <strong>44.1 trillion roubles in 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In the automotive sector, <strong>Nissan (<a href=\"\/stock\/NSANY\">NSANY<\/a>)<\/strong> has suspended US-bound production of its <strong>Ariya EV<\/strong>, as reported by Kyodo. This decision, effective for the 2026 model year, allows Nissan to reallocate resources to its more affordable <strong>Leaf EV<\/strong>, influenced by factors such as a 15% import tariff on the Japan-built Ariya, the imminent loss of federal EV tax credits, and evolving consumer demand.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Tesla (<a href=\"\/stock\/TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>)<\/strong> is poised for a strong third quarter. Wolfe Research anticipates Tesla will deliver between <strong>465,000 and 470,000 vehicles<\/strong>, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of 445,000. Earnings per share are forecast at <strong>$0.55\u2013$0.60<\/strong>, surpassing the $0.49 consensus, with margins expected between <strong>16.5% and 17%<\/strong>. This projected outperformance is attributed to robust demand driven by US tax credits and strong sales in China.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>Germany&#39;s business confidence<\/strong> has experienced its first decline this year. The Ifo Institute&#39;s business-climate index fell to <strong>87.7 in September<\/strong> from 88.9 in August, missing economists&#39; expectations for an uptick. This unexpected drop raises questions about the growth trajectory of Europe&#39;s largest economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the US possesses significant leverage points against China, including the IPO market, 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