AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInflation Shock: U.S. consumer prices jumped to a three-year high in April, with energy costs surging as the Iran conflict tightens oil flows—gasoline and broader energy categories drove the biggest monthly lift, pushing inflation higher even as core prices stayed elevated. Consumer Protection Power Shift: California named Rohit Chopra to lead its new Business and Consumer Services Agency, a major move after his earlier federal CFPB clashes—watch for tougher rules on fees and consumer finance practices. Tobacco Crackdown Backlash: New FDA guidance on tobacco enforcement priorities is drawing fire for effectively letting illegal products stay on shelves while applications sit pending. Retail Safety & Compliance: Canada’s TransUnion was fined in B.C. over disputed credit reports that kept being shared for weeks, and New York shut a cannabis shop after alleged sales to a minor. Energy Infrastructure Under Strain: Nigeria’s TCN reported another attempted breach at a power substation days after an Osogbo attack, raising fresh security concerns.
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