AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInflation Watch: Economists expect the U.S. CPI to show May inflation at 4.2% year-on-year (core 2.9%), with energy costs still driving the heat and raising pressure on the Fed. Geopolitics & Commodities: Gold and silver slid again as Iran-related tensions revived inflation fears and rate expectations; oil’s moves are feeding into the same outlook. Trade & Growth: The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April as exports hit a record, helped by strong demand for industrial supplies, capital goods and energy exports. M&A/Antitrust: Paramount’s team fired back in the Justice Department’s review of the $111B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, with Netflix accused of trying to sway regulators. Labor & Public Services: Sri Lanka faces rail disruption from planned union action, with morning services affected. Business Climate (US): San Francisco voters rejected a ballot measure that would raise CEO pay-ratio taxes, a win for business groups. Global Investment: Dubai Chambers hosted French investors to pitch the emirate as a gateway for regional expansion. Trade Facilitation Tech: A new Asia-Pacific report says AI use in trade facilitation remains under 15% across surveyed economies, despite growing customs and logistics applications. Fraud & Enforcement: A $21.3M settlement resolves alleged fraud tied to service-disabled veteran-owned small business contract set-asides. Middle East Food Shock: The World Food Programme warns the Iran war is pushing millions toward severe food insecurity via higher food and fuel costs and disrupted trade networks.
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