AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEuro zone pricing pressure: A Reuters review finds only about a third of euro zone firms are raising prices in response to the Iran war shock, a sign weaker demand is limiting pricing power versus the post-Ukraine surge. India consumer demand watch: HSBC’s India Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.0 in May, with faster output and new orders led by domestic demand, though input costs stayed elevated and consumer-goods growth moderated. Coca-Cola India corporate move: Coca-Cola is exploring an IPO for its India bottling unit (Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings) in 2027 and may sell part of its stake, as it faces competition from Reliance’s Campa Cola. UK vape recycling gap: After the disposable vape ban, millions of vapes still end up in trash each week due to inconsistent retailer take-back and low consumer awareness. Product safety recall: Walmart and Ollie’s sold Orb Funkee squeeze toys recalled over possible asbestos-containing sand (fibrous tremolite). Sustainability/inputs policy: The U.S. USDA launched a “Great American Cotton Plan” to push natural cotton over synthetic fibers amid “forever chemicals” and microplastics concerns.
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