AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Costs: AAA says diesel has hit a record $6.06 a gallon nationwide, after crude topped $100, adding pressure to shipping and consumer prices. Retail Pricing: Market 32 and Price Chopper rolled out lower prices on 1,000 grocery staples, with simpler rewards offering 2% back. Consumer Protection: Consumer Reports stopped recommending e-scooters after safety concerns worsened as top speeds rose to 20 mph and injuries climbed. Fraud Watch: An AI scam is making fake rental listings easier to generate, while scammers use fictional addresses and realistic images to steal deposits. Business Regulation: Arizona begins TPT license renewals in October, with electronic renewal required for multi-location firms and steep penalties for late filing. Small Business & Local Economy: Downtown Louisville merchants are frustrated by an I-65 bridge project disrupting Broadway traffic. Global Trade: The Philippines is seeking to regain US access for blue swimming crab exports, pending local bycatch monitoring ordinances. Tech & Markets: Wall Street slid as AI leaders urged a slowdown in AI development, while oil prices climbed ahead of the Fed.
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