AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK Retail Slump: Retail sales in Great Britain fell 0.5% in July as clothing and online non-food demand weakened after promotions were pulled forward into June and heat kept shoppers away from stores. Consumer Spending Pressure: The same data showed food and drink held up, helped by hot weather and World Cup buzz, but discretionary categories still struggled. Home Loans Competition: Australia’s customer-owned banks are offering home loan rates up to 1.05% below major lenders, with savings that can run into thousands per year for borrowers. Walmart Signals Cautious Shoppers: Walmart’s Q2 beat and raised outlook, but slowing U.S. sales and weaker transactions sent shares toward the worst week in years. Investing Flows: Global ETF assets hit a record $23.1T with $1.71T in year-to-date inflows, underscoring continued investor appetite even as markets wobble. Food Labeling Fight: India’s Supreme Court is pushing for clearer front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods, with potential “high in sugar” style rules on the table. Auto Market Move: Volkswagen confirmed a sub-four-metre compact SUV for India next year, alongside a broader strategy review for powertrains and investment.
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