AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConsumer Demand: Apple’s new iPhone Duo is losing momentum in China: scalpers have cut prices after complaints about durability and software, with some models now close to retail price. Energy Costs: Ahead of Britain’s Budget, the Tony Blair Institute is urging the government to prioritize cheaper power, including incentives for businesses to shift electricity use to off-peak periods. AI and Markets: US stocks rebounded on Oct. 26 as Anthropic’s IPO filing revived enthusiasm for tech shares; Australian broker IG is also offering eligible retail investors a route to buy one Anthropic share at the IPO price. Household Spending: Federal Reserve research shows the richest 10% of US households account for about 28% of consumer spending, and an even larger share of discretionary purchases, underscoring how much demand relies on affluent consumers.
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