Debt Desk — Debt Desk — September 21, 2026: China Talks, Red Sea Signals and the Monday Lending Reset
Washington and Beijing outline an AI alert proposal and trade talks; Trump plans to meet New York's mayor, and the Red Sea conflict sends a mixed signal. Debt Desk examines Friday's Treasury curve, the latest SOFR print, lender execution and the apartment financing test ahead.
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