AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail & credit stress: U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July (weakest in over a year) as online demand cooled after Prime Day and shoppers pulled back on big-ticket items; at the same time, University of Michigan sentiment slid to 51.0 in August and inflation expectations ticked up. Debt watch: New York Fed data shows delinquencies eased overall, but new delinquencies for credit cards and auto loans remain elevated. Food safety: FDA upgraded a salmonella-linked egg recall of about 1.5–1.6 million cartons to “Class 1,” the highest risk level, as infections and hospitalizations were reported. Pet & household safety: Henkel recalled Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse cans due to a potential packaging issue that could leak under pressure. Consumer scams & protection: BBB warned of gas and grocery voucher postcard scams that push “processing fees” and may trigger unauthorized charges/subscriptions; Hawaii’s insurance division urged residents to prep for Hurricane Lala by organizing policies and documenting property. Animal health: Wisconsin confirmed chronic wasting disease positives at deer farms in Crawford and Portage counties, triggering quarantines. Business signals: Treasury Wine Estates reported profit and Americas weakness as U.S. demand and inventory moves reshape results.
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