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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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Luxury Superyacht Sinks Off Italy Coast: Search Resumes for Missing Passengers

 

Rescue teams and divers are intensifying their efforts to locate six missing passengers after a luxury superyacht sank during a violent storm off the coast of Sicily. The yacht, named the Bayesian, was carrying 22 people when it capsized. Here’s what we know:

  • The Missing:
    • Mike Lynch: A British tech magnate, often referred to as “Britain’s Bill Gates.”
    • Jonathan Bloomer: Chairman of Morgan Stanley International.
    • Chris Morvillo: A lawyer from Clifford Chance.
    • Others: The missing also include Lynch’s daughter and the wives of Bloomer and Morvillo.
  • Rescue Challenges:
    • The yacht lies approximately 164 feet underwater, complicating the search.
    • Divers are working in 12-minute shifts due to the depth.
    • Obstructions inside the wreck hinder navigation.
  • Survivors:
    • Fifteen people were rescued by nearby boats and brought ashore.
    • Lynch’s wife and 14 others survived.
    • Tragically, one person lost their life.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the maritime community, leaving many hoping for a successful rescue operation. Our thoughts are with the families of the missing passengers during this difficult time.


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