AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFreight & Cost of Living: Australia’s consumer watchdog says shipping practices are driving high freight costs in Cape York and the Torres Strait, calling them “anti-competitive” and warning of knock-on pressure for households. Food Prices Watch: The Global Dairy Trade index fell 2.8%, with most dairy categories down (but lactose up), a sign of easing global milk-price momentum. China Consumer Demand: China’s retail sales slipped 0.6% in May for the first time in over three years, while high-tech industrial output rose—highlighting a widening gap between consumer weakness and export-led production. Energy & Inflation Signals: Armenia’s central bank kept its refinancing rate at 6.5%, citing global food-market uncertainty and how oil/food shocks are only partly showing up in local prices. Healthcare Products: Bonafide Health says an OBGYN survey found its Revaree and Revaree Plus are #1 gynecologist-recommended OTC hyaluronic acid inserts for vaginal dryness. Product Safety Recall: Azuma Foods recalls Tako Wasabi-Seasoned Octopus due to undeclared fish allergen risk. Retail Tech: The Noli Shop partners with Fiercely for in-browser virtual try-on, aiming to boost online shopper confidence. Payments & Banking Access: Global Credit Union selected NCR Atleos ATMs for its new Utqiaġvik, Alaska branch to expand cash and self-service access in a remote region.
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