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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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UEFA EURO 2024: Meet the 24 Teams

 

The UEFA European Championship 2024 (Euro 2024) featured 24 teams competing for glory in Germany. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key contenders:

Group A

Germany

  • Qualified automatically as hosts.
  • EURO best: Winners in 1972, 1980 (both as West Germany), and 1996.
  • Coach: Julian Nagelsmann.
  • Key player: İlkay GündoÄŸan.

Scotland

  • Reached back-to-back European Championships.
  • Qualified directly for the first time since 1998.
  • Coach: Steve Clarke.
  • Key player: Scott McTominay.

Group B

Spain

  • One of the favorites.
  • Dominated the team of the tournament.
  • Coach: Luis Enrique.

Croatia

  • Experienced squad.
  • Coach: Zlatko Dalić.

Italy

  • Always competitive.
  • Coach: Roberto Mancini.

Albania

  • Underdog.
  • Coach: Edy Reja.

And that’s just a glimpse of the exciting teams that graced Euro 2024. The tournament showcased thrilling matches, emerging talents, and historic moments. Football fans around the world were treated to a memorable championship!


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