NOTABLEThe FTC and USDA announced on October 7, 2026 a joint public inquiry into competition and market practices in the agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution sector, probing dealer networks, territories, and repair access complaints. Shares of Caterpillar, Deere, CNH Industrial, and Agco fell on the news, with Caterpillar dropping about 6%.source → https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/10/ftc-usda-seek-public-comment-agricultural-equipment-manufacturing-distribution-market-practices

NOTABLECaterpillar unveiled five new compact equipment models — the TUL100 compact utility loader, 253 compact track loader, 301 CR micro hydraulic excavator, and 302.4/302.6 mini excavators — ahead of their debut at Equip Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky (Oct. 21-23, 2026).source → https://www.heavyquipmag.com/2026/10/09/caterpillar-tul100-253-ctl-301-cr-302-4-302-6-launch/