AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBNPL Comeback: Ovanti is relaunching its buy-now-pay-later push after the sector’s shakeout, signaling steadier demand and a more cautious era for consumer credit. Food Safety: A Chicago firm recalled 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat corned beef and pastrami due to possible Listeria contamination, with products shipped nationwide. Price-Gouging Crackdown: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered enforcement against price gouging on essentials and lodging after major storms. Grocery Data Privacy: Seattle proposed rules to stop “surveillance pricing” by banning grocery chains from using personal data to charge different prices for the same items. Energy Bills & Demand Shifts: In the Philippines, Meralco expects slower sales growth as rooftop solar and conservation curb grid demand, while regulators and lawmakers debate how to speed solar approvals. Consumer Complaints Surge: The BSP reported consumer complaints jumped 72.6% in 2025 as more people use digital channels to seek redress. AI in the Bedroom Debate: Reports warn that always-on AI speakers near beds raise major privacy concerns. Geopolitics With Consumer Impact: Trump said the US is “low-keying it” with Iran, leaning on economic pressure and naval blockade while watching oil prices.
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