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China's Role in Iran War, Global Fertilizer Disruptions, Matcha's Supply Problem - Wall Street Week
Mar 27, 2026
This week, the Fed holds rates steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices as war in Iran drives up fertilizer and fuel costs. Plus, letting first-time homebuyers tap retirement savings might ease down payments, but it can also fuel demand and push home prices higher. Later, can farmers respond quickly enough when social media spikes demand for their produce, or do viral trends create more risk than opportunity?
Correct: This video contains an error: Jeff Chia’s name is misspelled
Chapters:
00:00:56 - China's role in war
00:10:21 - Global fertilizer supply
00:23:47 - Housing affordability
00:34:58 - Matcha's supply chain problem
00:47:18 - Nicholas Burns on China
This week, the Fed holds rates steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices as war in Iran drives up fertilizer and fuel costs. Plus, letting first-time homebuyers tap retirement savings might ease down payments, but it can also fuel demand and push home prices higher. Later, can farmers respond quickly enough when social media spikes demand for their produce, or do viral trends create more risk than opportunity?
Correct: This video contains an error: Jeff Chia’s name is misspelled
Chapters:
00:00:56 - China's role in war
00:10:21 - Global fertilizer supply
00:23:47 - Housing affordability
00:34:58 - Matcha's supply chain problem
00:47:18 - Nicholas Burns on China