Mobility

Chinese EVs enter U.S. roads via Waymo and Canada-Mexico routes

Chinese-made cars could enter the U.S. market faster than expected, driven by inflows via Mexico and Canada, Waymo’s adoption of China-built vehicles and price competitiveness. Waymo is importing Zeekr Ohai minivans made in China and fitting autonomous systems in Arizona despite 127.5 percent tariffs. Canada has begun importing up to 50,000 Chinese EVs a year under a new agreement. Executives and analysts cite persistent price gaps as a key factor.

Crypto

Bets surge on Fed holding rates steady in September in prediction markets

Prediction markets are pricing a 70 percent-plus chance that the U.S. Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate steady in September. Polymarket put the probability of no change at 74 percent, while Kalshi showed 73.5 percent and Myriad about 71 percent. The contract outcome will be determined after the Sept. 15-16 FOMC meeting. Reuters polling showed about 70 percent of economists expect no rate change for the rest of 2026.