AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInflation Watch: U.S. inflation jumped to 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven mainly by energy costs as gas prices surged amid the Iran conflict. Markets: Wall Street clawed back some weekly losses as AI stocks rebounded, even as investors weighed inflation and Iran-related risks. AI & Power Demand: DoorDash rolled out an in-app AI chatbot for orders and grocery lists, while a new report highlights how AI’s energy appetite is forcing enterprises to demand better visibility into power use. Defense Tech: The Army Reserve is pushing IPPS-A to streamline personnel and pay, replacing a patchwork of systems with a single portal. Cybersecurity Compliance: Monterey Technologies earned CMMC Level 2, a key DoD contracting milestone. Trade & Infrastructure: The U.S. and Canada delayed the Gordie Howe bridge opening, and Canada’s trade minister said Canada isn’t waiting on CUSMA talks. Labor Policy: The House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, drawing pushback from the U.S. Hispanic Business Council over arbitration timelines.
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