AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWashington Shift: Democrats’ midterm wins are set to give them control of both chambers of Congress in January, putting President Trump’s agenda under greater scrutiny. They have pledged to focus on affordability and challenge his tariffs, but any policy change faces hurdles, and the results do not mean tariffs will disappear immediately. Campaign Spending: Political ad spending is projected to hit a record $11.6 billion, topping the 2024 presidential cycle. Economic Pulse: U.S. job openings reached a four-month high as layoffs fell, while factory orders beat expectations, supported by AI investment and consumer spending. Small Business: A new report says small-business cash buffers have halved to about two weeks, leaving many firms with little room to absorb a setback.
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