Why does the U.S.–China relationship matter to markets?

Because the two economies are deeply linked through trade, manufacturing, and finance, and because policy decisions in either capital — tariffs, export controls, sanctions, stimulus — change costs and revenue for companies worldwide. Semiconductors, industrial goods, agriculture, and energy are the sectors most directly exposed.

Why is Taiwan central to the technology story?

Taiwan manufactures the majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductors. Any disruption to that supply would affect every industry that depends on advanced chips, which is why Taiwan is a market risk as well as a geopolitical one.

How do Chinese economic policies affect global assets?

China is the largest consumer of many commodities and a major export market, so stimulus, property-sector policy, and currency management move commodity prices, emerging-market currencies, and the earnings of multinational companies that sell there.

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U.S.–China

Trade, technology, Taiwan, and the rivalry that shapes supply chains, chips, and markets

30 stories · Updated 2d ago

The relationship between the two largest economies sets the terms for global trade, technology, and security, and almost every major market story has a China chapter. This hub brings together the World, Macro, and Technology desks’ coverage: trade and tariffs, export controls and chips, Taiwan, Chinese economic policy, and the companies exposed on both sides.

Coverage led by The World Desk

The basics · reviewed September 25, 2026

Why does the U.S.–China relationship matter to markets?: Because the two economies are deeply linked through trade, manufacturing, and finance, and because policy decisions in either capital — tariffs, export controls, sanctions, stimulus — change costs and revenue for companies worldwide. Semiconductors, industrial goods, agriculture, and energy are the sectors most directly exposed.
Why is Taiwan central to the technology story?: Taiwan manufactures the majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductors. Any disruption to that supply would affect every industry that depends on advanced chips, which is why Taiwan is a market risk as well as a geopolitical one.
How do Chinese economic policies affect global assets?: China is the largest consumer of many commodities and a major export market, so stimulus, property-sector policy, and currency management move commodity prices, emerging-market currencies, and the earnings of multinational companies that sell there.

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Macro & Rates

Taiwan Strait Tensions Push Treasuries Lower, Dollar to 11-Month High

Chinese military activity near Taiwan triggers flight to quality; 10-year Treasury yields fall 7 basis points to 4.12 percent as geopolitical risk premiums widen

By The Macro & Rates Desk2 min read2d ago