AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Payments: Nearly half of Asia-Pacific consumers say they may use stablecoins by 2031, Visa reports, but just 6% understand how they work. Fraud fears remain a major barrier as payment firms try to make the tokens part of everyday spending. Water Safety: More than 11,000 people in parts of Tipperary and Waterford have been told not to drink, cook with or brush their teeth using tap water after elevated aluminium levels were found. Boiling will not make it safe; alternative supplies are available. Data Security: ASOS says hackers accessed customer names, contact details, home addresses and website searches. The retailer says payment-card details and passwords were not affected. Household Budgets: U.S. consumer sentiment fell for a third straight month in October, with the current-conditions index hitting a record low as cost concerns weighed on households. In Nigeria, diesel prices climbed 82.7% between February and August, the biggest increase in UNCTAD’s comparison. Food Choices: Nestlé’s Sweet Earth plant-based brand has quietly disappeared from the market, a setback for shoppers seeking its vegetarian products.
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