AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUK Retail Bounce-Back: UK retail sales surprised to the upside in August, rising 0.5% month-on-month after a 0.5% dip in July, with the ONS pointing to warm weather boosting items like fans and air-conditioning units. Market Pulse: London stocks slipped in early trade as investors digested the retail data alongside the Bank of Japan’s expected rate hike. US Consumer Data Center Costs: The US House passed a bipartisan bill (417-3) to stop consumers being hit with higher power and upgrade costs from new data centers, pushing costs onto tech operators. Energy & Grid Pressure: Pennsylvania regulators warned data-center growth could force reliability shortfalls and rolling blackouts in a worst-case scenario. Business Operations & Safety: Ukraine expanded its war-risk insurance for businesses, adding Kyiv and fuel infrastructure to eligible compensation. Retail & Local Economy: A new health-and-beauty expo in Malaysia spotlights how retailers are leaning into experiential shopping. Investor Watch: India’s NSE warned investors about unregistered tipsters and alleged dabba trading schemes. Corporate/FX: Nigeria’s naira weakened further at the official market as dollar demand outpaced liquidity. Crime & Enforcement: UK police and trading standards seized about £18,000 of illicit goods in Keighley, with potential closure orders to follow.
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