AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInflation Shock (US): April CPI jumped 0.6% and 3.8% year over year—the hottest pace in nearly three years—driven mainly by energy after the Iran war pushed gasoline sharply higher (gas up 28% annually). Gas Tax Push (US): Trump says he wants to suspend the federal gasoline tax “for a period of time,” a move that would require Congress and could cut pump prices by about 4%. Consumer Credit Watch (US): A New York Fed report finds student-loan trouble isn’t spilling broadly into other consumer lending yet, but delinquency is high across credit types and could worsen when collections resume. Retail Recalls (US): Target is urging shoppers to check homes after a wave of recalls covering food, household goods, and children’s products, including items tied to salmonella concerns. Ultra-Fast Convenience (US): Amazon Now expands “30-minute” grocery and household delivery to more cities, betting consumers will pay for speed even as budgets tighten. UK Spending Pressure: UK retail sales fell 3% year over year in April as the Iran conflict and weak confidence hit discretionary buys.
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