AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail Shock (US): US retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the biggest drop in more than a year, as consumer sentiment slid and inflation worries returned after earlier tax-refund boosts. Payments Glitch (Australia): A reported “global Mastercard issue” disrupted card payments, with shoppers urged to use eftpos/debit workarounds while the outage was investigated. Food Safety (US): The FDA upgraded a salmonella egg recall affecting 19 million eggs to the most serious class, with nearly 100 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations reported. Energy Prices (Kenya/Strait of Hormuz): Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are tightening oil supplies and could push up refined fuel costs for fuel-importing Kenya. Consumer Finance/Tech (India): AI data centers in water-stressed regions are intensifying local water access problems, with residents reporting deep well drilling just to get supply. Brand & Retail Trends: Golden Waffle’s Disney-holiday-style mixes are driving UK home breakfast sales, while Chipotle quality complaints keep piling up from diners. Global Markets (Investing): Pershing Square disclosed big stakes in Visa, Mastercard, and S&P Global as S&P Global shares lagged far below recent highs.
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