AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpace & IPO Frenzy: SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 a share, selling 555.6 million shares to raise $75B and valuing the company around $1.77T as it heads to Nasdaq trading—an event that’s already reshaping investor attention on tech, satellites, and Starlink economics. Inflation Watch: May U.S. inflation jumped to 4.2% (highest in three years) as energy costs drove the increase, while the administration tied the spike to Iran-related oil moves. Tariff Legal Battle: A federal appeals court extended a pause on a ruling against Trump’s 10% global tariffs, letting the government keep collecting from a few importers while the appeal continues. Labor Market: New data showed May job growth staying solid, with unemployment holding near 4.3% and wages rising modestly. Small Business Relief: The SBA rolled out disaster loan availability for multiple states, including drought-hit South Carolina and several California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island incidents. Payments Rules: A report highlights how debit-card fees are constrained by Visa/Mastercard rules, while credit-card surcharges remain common. Health & Safety: Beekeeper’s Naturals issued a voluntary recall of a saline nasal spray lot sold via Amazon over microbial contamination concerns.
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