AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoInflation Watch: US consumer prices fell 0.4% in June and cooled to 3.5% year-on-year, mainly as gasoline dropped—though renewed US-Iran tensions are already pushing oil and pump prices back up, keeping Fed rate-hike pressure alive. Banking & Markets: Big Wall Street banks reported blockbuster Q2 results, with JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon saying conditions are “close to as good as it gets,” while CEOs warned the deal and trading boom may not last. Retail & Consumer Demand: The National Retail Federation says back-to-school shopping is starting early, with 62% of shoppers already buying—yet many are still waiting for the best deals and focusing on essentials. Small Business Support: NYC lawmakers unveiled bills to cut red tape for small businesses by streamlining inspections and permitting. Local Economy: Arizona’s Coconino County filed for federal disaster loans after the Pocket Fire, while Corry, Pennsylvania awarded $20,000 in micro grants to nine businesses. Energy & Costs: Fuel-price jitters and global conflict risks are also raising uncertainty for farmers and wheat markets.
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