AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: Canada’s economy rebounded sharply in Q2, but a fresh round of U.S. tariffs is already reshaping costs and planning, prompting Ottawa and provinces to roll out countermeasures and new support for businesses and workers. SME Support: Prince Edward Island announced a $10m tariff-hit package with loans up to $500,000 and grants to help firms explore new markets and supply chains. Local Business Pressure: In Burlington, Vermont, downtown retailers say crime, drug use and homelessness are hurting foot traffic and staff safety, pushing the mayor to meet businesses amid rising frustration. Consumer & Retail: Misfits Market is doubling down on value with weekly price drops of up to 36% on staples, while Consumer Reports’ blind taste tests show some store brands can beat big names on value. Market Signals: U.S. markets cooled after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole remarks lifted yields; Marvell slid on softer guidance despite an earnings beat. Legal/Markets: A federal appeals panel dealt Nevada a win in its fight to regulate Kalshi’s prediction market offerings, with more states watching the outcome. Global Growth: Syria’s reconstruction hopes drew foreign firms to the Damascus fair as payment networks reopen and companies test opportunities.
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