AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing & Rates: Freddie Mac says the average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.58%, the highest in nearly a year, pushing borrowing costs higher as home sales stay sluggish. Energy & Markets: Brent briefly topped $100 a barrel as Middle East tensions and Red Sea attacks raised fears for crude supply, dragging stocks lower. Trade Pressure: The U.S. tariff threat on Canada is hitting provinces unevenly, with experts warning it could strain “Team Canada” unity and complicate North American trade talks. National Security/War Politics: The U.S. House voted to require congressional approval for military action against Iran, signaling widening divisions over the war as lawmakers question the endgame. AI & Business Building: “Vibe coding” is lowering the barrier to starting companies, with more developers using AI tools daily to generate and test code. Cybersecurity: A ransomware attack at Coca-Cola’s Fairlife dairy unit halted U.S. operations, underscoring how quickly disruptions can spread. Corporate Moves: Perforated named AI strategist Dr. Dean Alderucci as CTO, while DataMEDS completed its NASDAQ rebrand to ticker “MEDS.”
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