Saturday's News Links

[Yahoo Finance] Peak Fedspeak is finally here

[Reuters] China opposes US tariff hikes, vows steps to defend its firms' interests

[Reuters] Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms

[Reuters] Japan's PM hopeful Takaichi warns BOJ against raising rates

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] China Home Prices Drop Accelerates as Stimulus Effects Fade

[Reuters] Downbeat China factory output, retail sales add to urgency for stronger stimulus

[Reuters] China's Jan-Aug FDI down 31.5% y/y

[Reuters] China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait

[Politico] Russia’s Medvedev threatens to turn Kyiv into ‘giant melted spot’

[WSJ] Americans Are Falling Behind on Their Bills. Wall Street Is Alarmed.

[FT] China’s economic activity falters as challenges mount