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Bessent before Congress and 4 other things you need to know to start the day
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Bessent before Congress and 4 other things you need to know to start the day

Jornal de Negócios15 September 2026 at 06:45

US Treasury Secretary Bessent will appear before a House committee at a time when US debt is under pressure. This hearing comes amid growing concern about the sustainability of the United States' public debt.

Regarding the European economy, the Eurozone trade balance will be one of the day's highlights, offering indicators on the performance of trade exchanges in the monetary bloc. This data comes at a time when markets are closely monitoring the region's economic evolution.

Interventions by European Central Bank officials will also be in focus, contributing to the landscape of decisions and communications that shape European monetary policy. These interventions are particularly relevant given the current monetary policy environment in the Eurozone.

In Portugal, investors are reacting to Ibersol's numbers, a food sector company that revealed results that are influencing the national market sentiment. This reaction follows the publication of the Portuguese company's financial data.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers with investments in American or European markets will closely follow Bessent's testimony, which may signal policies with impact on global markets. The Eurozone trade balance data and ECB interventions provide indications about the European economic health, relevant for those following the performance of Portuguese exports. Ibersol's results directly affect the company's shareholders and workers in the food sector in Portugal.

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