AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFed Watch: The Federal Reserve held rates steady, but nearly half of policymakers signaled support for a hike later this year, adding pressure on markets and the dollar. Retail & Consumer Demand: U.S. retail sales jumped 0.9% in May, showing resilience even as prices stay elevated. Global Markets: Asia shares surged after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, while oil prices eased and investors recalibrated risk. Trade Tensions: Brazil’s Lula called Trump’s tariff threat “reckless” and warned against meddling in Brazil’s election. Restaurant Shakeup: Papa John’s plans to close 300 stores by end of 2027 and already shut 44 in the first quarter. Small Business & Lending: SBA launched the Freedom 250 pledge and approved Siemens Financial Services as a new SBA 7(a) lender. Aviation & Travel Biz: Delta may rethink new business-class seats due to certification delays; Airbnb is offering select World Cup rentals with free match tickets. Defense Industry: GM and Lockheed Martin are exploring missile-part manufacturing to boost U.S. munitions output. AI Governance: Retool says teams can deploy AI-coded apps with enterprise governance enforced automatically.
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