AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInflation Watch: The U.S. PCE inflation report cooled month-to-month, with headline PCE up 0.31% in August and core PCE flat at 0.25%, easing pressure on the Fed even as inflation stays above target. Markets: Stocks closed mixed as cooler inflation was offset by high Treasury yields and rising oil prices. Deal Watch: A judge approved Paramount’s settlement with state attorneys general, clearing the way for the $81B Paramount–Warner merger to close soon. Trade & Politics: G20 trade ministers met in Milwaukee amid protests over fair trade, forced labor rules, and tariff-driven uncertainty. Energy Investment: Trump announced South Korea plans for $54B in U.S. projects, including Alaska LNG and major power builds in Texas. Global Business: South African exporters are pivoting toward China and other BRICS markets to hedge trade friction. Regulation & AI: The FTC opened a broad investigation into AI safety practices involving OpenAI and Anthropic. Business Climate: Wales business confidence plunged, while Nigeria cut its benchmark rate to 23% to support cheaper credit.
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