AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEveryday-essentials squeeze: A new look at supermarket pricing shows a mixed pattern—some items up to 30% higher while others get cheaper—leaving households still stressed as fuel costs stay volatile. China inflation watch: China’s July factory-gate inflation cooled to a three-month low and CPI growth stayed moderate, with easing energy prices and weaker demand in the mix. Trade pressure: Bangladesh’s trade deficit hit a three-year high at $27.28b as imports rose faster than exports. Consumer goods compliance: The U.S. CPSC made e-filing mandatory for Certificates of Compliance for regulated consumer products, raising the stakes for importers to avoid delays. Food & FMCG pricing moves: India’s FMCG leaders are signaling more selective price hikes and shrinkflation in the September quarter as input costs remain elevated; Britannia also faces sugar and palm-oil pressure. Safety alerts: The U.S. CPSC warned against fake counterfeit squishy toys after reports of burn risks, including from microwaving. Legal/regulatory headlines: A U.S. Senate vote delayed a hemp THC ban to December, and a New Zealand court rejected Zuru’s nappy-related claims on timing grounds. Trade enforcement: Kyrgyz customs at Manas Airport intercepted 42 undeclared gold items shipped from Turkey.
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