AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInflation Shock: U.S. April PPI jumped 1.4% (and 6.0% year-on-year) as energy costs spread into services, keeping rate-cut hopes on ice. Middle East Cost Pressure: The Iran war’s fuel ripple is pushing American inflation toward a three-year high, with the Strait of Hormuz spotlighting how supply routes can hit the gas tank fast. Trade Talks Watch: Trump and Xi are weighing tariff cuts on about $30B of imports in a managed-trade push for non-sensitive goods. Consumer & Retail Moves: Unilever faces fresh scrutiny after Terry Smith exited, citing “break-up pressure” tied to activist-driven changes. AI in Consumer Supply Chains: ZURU says it cut product development from 12–18 months to five months using AI trend intelligence from social media. Safety & Recalls: A nationwide “Light up” toy recall targets battery-related risks, while April recalls hit the highest level since 2007. Local Consumer Risk: EPB warned customers about phone scams demanding barcode payments at Walmart.
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