The latest polling from Iowa, per Monmouth University’s survey taken 30 July-3 August, shows President Trump with a three-point lead over Democratic nominee former Vice President Biden (48 percent to 45 percent). The margin is the same in the Senate race, with incumbent Republican Joni Ernest leading Democrat challenger Theresa Greenfield. In the presidential race, Libertarian Jo Jorgensen is pulling 2 percent, “other” is at 1 percent, and undecided is 3 percent – equal to the margin between Trump and Biden. Iowa is considered a key battleground state. One of the most interesting details is the independent vote with 7 percent still undecided.
In short, it is still a race and that will drive a lot of policy debate...
Macro: Treasury Squeezes Yields, the Dollar Gives Way Today’s markets are offering a lesson in pressure: it rarely disappears — it simply moves. The U.S. Treasury stepped into the bond market after long-term yields surged to levels not seen in nearly two decades. By announcing plans...
Key Takeaways: With cattle supplies historically tight and packer margins deeply negative, beef processors are reducing excess slaughter capacity, with decisions over which plants to close driven by cattle availability, operating efficiency, and the ability to maintain high utilization rates...
