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5 Things to Know Today: U.S. Alcohol Ban, GDP Day, 5.25% Yields (Sept 29)

  Tuesday September 29, 2026 A U.S. import ban on Canadian booze kicks in, Statistics Canada reports July GDP, and U.S. bond yields sit at levels not seen since 2007. Here are the five things that matter for your wallet today. 1 The U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol takes effect today As of 12:01 a.m. ET, the U.S. is refusing entry to many Canadian beer, wine, cider and spirits shipments, along with whey products, molasses and larger motorcycles. The measures were signed Sept. 8 and largely replace the 50% tariffs that applied to these goods. Bottles already in the U.S. can still be sold, and product shipped in bulk to be bottled south of the border appears to fall outside the ban. Canadian producers say pivoting to domestic sales won't be easy, because a patchwork of provincial rules complicates selling across borders. What it means for you: The ban hits exports, not what you pay at the store. The exposure is for people who work in or own shares of brewers, distillers and wineries, a...

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McDonald’s System Outages Reported Worldwide

 


McDonald’s, the global fast-food giant, faced widespread system outages on Friday, causing disruptions at many of its outlets across the world. The technical glitches led to temporary closures of some restaurants and prompted a flurry of complaints on social media platforms.

Reports of system outages spanned multiple countries, affecting operations in Japan, Thailand, and other regions. The company attributed the disruptions to a “technology outage.”  McDonald’s assured customers that they were actively working to fix the issues.

The chain clarified that the problems were unrelated to any cybersecurity incidents. Customers faced inconvenience due to restaurant closures and service interruptions. Social media platforms buzzed with complaints from patrons who encountered difficulties during their visits.

McDonald’s expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and assured customers that they were diligently addressing the technical hiccups.  The company’s teams worldwide were collaborating to restore normal operations swiftly.

While the system outages disrupted McDonald’s usual operations, the chain remains committed to resolving the issues promptly. As they work behind the scenes to fix the technology glitches, customers can expect a smoother experience in the near future.

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