AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail & Consumer Sentiment: UK consumer confidence slipped in September, with BRC-Opinium data showing weaker expectations for the economy, personal finances and retail spending—just as households brace for higher winter energy costs. Energy Costs: Russia’s gasoline prices rose 0.8% in August, while Ukraine reported outages affecting 600+ settlements from bad weather and renewed attacks, adding pressure to already fragile consumers. Markets Under Strain: A bond-market selloff and rising Treasury yields rattled equities and crypto, with crypto losing over $100bn in days amid risk-off moves. Property & Housing: Rental demand stayed fierce in parts of the UK, while US housing shows a seller-friendly split—San Francisco and San Jose among the strongest markets. Business Deals & Growth: TalkTalk’s retail arm drew a cut-price bid from Opus Broadband; in Qatar, property activity hit QR430.7m in sales with mortgage values jumping. Food & Local Economy: Hampton Beach businesses reported shorter stays and fewer visitors, and a US TikTok-driven “crab wings” trend boosted Handy Seafood sales.
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