AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Sentiment & Inflation: U.S. consumer sentiment inched up in June (UMich 48.9 vs. 44.8 in May) as gas prices eased, but shoppers still feel “relatively dour” and inflation worries remain high. Food Costs & Inflation Abroad: Brazil’s May inflation cooled to 0.58% month-on-month, with food driving about half the increase, while the U.S. saw inflation jump to a 3-year high in May (4.2% year-over-year) largely from energy shocks tied to the Iran war. Scam Alerts: Idaho AG warned seniors about Medicare phone scams using spoofed numbers; New York DCWP is launching World Cup tourist-scam education. Online Shopping Traps: A reported “multi-variation listing” bait-and-switch—showing a low price for one item, then switching to a higher price—could violate consumer laws. Food Safety Recall: FDA recalled Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers in multiple states after possible metal fragments. Retail & Consumer Goods Moves: Kaufland is launching an online marketplace in Spain with fast delivery; Blue Diamond is rolling out redesigned almond packaging to stand out on shelves. AI for Consumers: Apple opened more of its AI workflow to third-party model vendors via Xcode, signaling faster mainstream adoption of advanced AI tools. Sustainability & Health: MSC survey finds U.S. seafood buyers more optimistic about saving oceans; separate coverage highlights microplastics concerns in baby foods and tips to reduce exposure.
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