AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarkets & Rates: US stocks slid as oil pushed higher on fresh Saudi and Libya supply worries, with investors bracing for the FOMC as Treasury yields stay elevated. Energy Costs: Asia faces a “dual shock” of pricier oil plus tighter physical supply, raising the odds of demand pullbacks and inflation pressure. Housing Politics: Australia’s Housing Minister Clare O’Neil rejected “tanking” claims after new-home sales fell, pointing instead to rising approvals—while critics said housing taxes are crushing builders. Retail & Consumer Demand: China’s retail sales growth cooled in August as big-ticket spending weakened, while seafood prices kept tracking broader food inflation. Small Business Pressure: Michigan firms report gas and diesel surges squeezing margins and shifting customers toward pickup. Local Business & Expansion: Sprouts hit its 500th US store milestone and announced multiple new openings; West Coast Community Bancorp is uplisting to Nasdaq. Crypto & Regulation: CoinEx is shutting down after nearly nine years as market pressure and compliance costs mount. Community & Jobs: Mastercard’s Dreamonomics report finds Canadian SMEs prioritizing stability and resilience over rapid growth.
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