AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail & Tech Demand: Currys reported adjusted pre-tax profits up 18% to £191m as AI-driven tech sales and gaming helped offset a “soft” TV market, with trading “very solid” in the months since year-end. Consumer Finance Scrutiny: A US lawmaker is pushing the CFPB to investigate “rent now, pay later,” warning renters may not understand fees and asking whether landlords steer tenants into these products. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded Utz’s Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chip recall to a Class I risk over possible salmonella linked to dry milk powder, affecting 650,000+ bags. Digital Consumer Protection: Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028, citing shifting consumer preferences toward digital. Utilities & Household Costs: In Iloilo City, Philippines, MORE Power raised electricity rates by P2.04/kWh in June due to pass-through charges; in Kerala, regulators curbed inflated security deposits for rooftop solar prosumers. Consumer Rights Enforcement: Malaysia’s KPDN Labuan compounded a fun fair operator for not clearly displaying game charges, warning fines up to RM50,000 for individuals and RM100,000 for companies. Housing Watch: Redfin data suggests Jackson, Tennessee home sales rose 6.7% YoY in May 2026, though days on market and unsold inventory remain elevated. Energy Prices Watch: Eurozone inflation cooled to 2.8% in June as energy costs stabilized, though services and food still rose.
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