AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConsumer Spending: Affluent Americans are driving U.S. retail growth despite high inflation, while lower-income households are cutting back or paying more for the same goods. Trade Talks: Canada says negotiations with Washington have intensified, raising hopes for Saskatchewan oil and farm exports; meanwhile, South African exporters face the loss of U.S. duty-free access under AGOA. Investment: UK automakers say targeted government support could unlock billions in research and development spending, building on a sector already investing £5.3 billion a year. East Yorkshire manufacturer Thurston Group has also begun a multi-million-pound expansion to boost specialist production capacity by 158%. Markets and Inflation: U.S. stocks were mixed as chipmakers rebounded; AMD’s data-center business is booming. Australia has raised rates to an 18-year high as inflation pressures persist, while Bulgaria’s inflation reached 6.1%.
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