AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoCost Pressures: The World Bank warns global commodity prices could rise 23% this year, with energy prices up 32%, as conflict disrupts supplies. Higher fuel and food costs threaten to push up household bills and the price of moving goods. Smartphones: Global shipments fell 20% in the third quarter to 254.7 million units, the lowest third-quarter total since 2013. Omdia says higher prices are weighing on shoppers, especially in emerging markets. Data Privacy: Japan asked telecom companies to block access to a site posting information allegedly stolen from GMO Internet Group, amid fears the personal data could spread further. Product Watch: Decathlon and recycling firm Fairmat introduced a padel racket with recycled aerospace carbon in its striking face, cutting that component’s carbon footprint by up to 31% without compromising performance. Beverage Trends: Heineken’s third-quarter beer volumes rose across all four regions, while its low- and no-alcohol products posted double-digit growth.
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