AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConsumer Inflation Watch: Moldova’s domestic selling prices are slightly down (-0.2% since the start of the year), but April inflation pressure came mainly from imported energy, fuel, and transport—not producer pricing. Retail & Pricing Policy: Moldova also lifted restrictions on trade markups for “socially important” goods, aiming to absorb supply shocks and prevent an inflation spiral. Food, Health & Safety: Costco recalled Agio Menlo woven patio swings after reports of injuries when the seat detached; separate recall coverage also keeps piling up across consumer categories. Brand Momentum: Tata Starbucks narrowed its FY26 net loss to about $5.1M as revenue rose 7% on same-store sales growth and disciplined store expansion. Regulatory Backdrop: The U.S. EPA moved to rescind parts of Biden-era PFAS drinking-water limits, drawing sharp criticism over health impacts. Market Signals: Cebu and Davao property demand is tightening as BPOs shift away from Manila’s higher costs. Tech for Consumers: VoteMate partnered with Ballotpedia to bring verified election data into an AI ballot assistant.
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