Public Markets 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 14, 2026, 10:31 PM ET
Global Markets
Japan's drinks companies ft.com are scaling back vending machine networks as operational costs surge and driver shortages persist, potentially affecting consumer accessibility in the world's third-largest economy. Simultaneously, President Trump's economic expansion plans nytimes.com face mounting challenges as escalating military expenditures for the Iran conflict divert funds from domestic initiatives, creating uncertainty about fiscal policy direction and market expectations for 2026 growth trajectories.