BUZZ - U.S. regulators’ investigation sparks concerns over regulatory scrutiny, agricultural equipment manufacturers’ stock prices decline

路透社2026/10/07 19:11

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October 7 — Concern over increased scrutiny by US regulators on dealer networks and repair practices led to a decline in agricultural machinery manufacturers' stock prices. The Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Agriculture are seeking public comments on whether agricultural equipment manufacturers and dealers are engaging in anti-competitive practices or restricting repair channels. The probe also focuses on limitations in dealer networks and industry consolidation, areas that could prompt wider regulatory examination of the agricultural equipment sector. Caterpillar (CAT.N) shares fell 6% to $811.44, making it one of the biggest decliners in the S&P 500 index. By midday trading, CNH Industrial CNH.N was down 6% to $12.47, Deere & Company DE.N fell 3.5% to $658.90, and AGCO AGCO.N dropped 6.3% to $108.91. Including these daily changes, the S&P 1500 Agricultural & Farm Machinery Index .SPCOMAGFM has risen 42.6% so far this year. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters has automated translations of its reports into several other languages. Due to the possibility of inaccuracies or a lack of full context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of the automated translations and provides them only for reader convenience. Reuters accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss arising from the use of automated translation features.)

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October 7 - ** Agricultural machinery manufacturers’ shares fall amid concerns over increased scrutiny by US regulators on dealer networks and repair practices

** The US Federal Trade Commission and US Department of Agriculture are seeking public comments on whether agricultural equipment manufacturers and dealers are engaging in practices that restrict competition and repair channels

** The investigation also focuses on dealer network restrictions and industry consolidation, areas that could prompt broader scrutiny of the agricultural equipment sector by regulators

** Caterpillar (CAT.N) shares fell 6% to $811.44, ranking among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500

** In midday trading, CNH Industrial CNH.N fell 6% to $12.47, Deere & Company DE.N fell 3.5% to $658.90, and AGCO Corporation AGCO.N fell 6.3% to $108.91

** Including the day’s price moves, the S&P 1500 Agricultural and Farm Machinery Composite Index .SPCOMAGFM has risen 42.6% so far this year

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