AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoInflation Watch (Philippines): Private economists say June price growth likely cooled again, with forecasts around 6.5% as global oil and food costs ease—though minimum wage hikes and weather risks could keep pressure on. Retail & Food Policy (US): A Jefferies analyst flags a looming SNAP fight: falling benefits per participant and higher payment error rates could shift costs to states, squeezing food retailers and center-store categories. Consumer Finance (Kuwait): Gulf Bank rolls out travel-season tips urging customers to update contact info, turn on instant alerts, and prep accounts before trips. Retail Media (Walmart): A new report explains how Walmart built a roughly $6B advertising business, turning shopping data and memberships into profit beyond product sales. Cybersecurity (UK): Russian hackers allegedly stole UK government logins, raising fears of broader access to critical systems. Beauty Partnerships: Sheglam names makeup artist Ash K. Holm as its global beauty partner for summer 2026. Energy Costs (Saint Lucia): LUCELEC cuts July fuel surcharge after lower global crude prices, lowering electricity bills. Legal/Investors: PicS N.V. faces a securities class action; investors have until Aug. 4, 2026 to seek lead status. Travel Tech (Australia): Brisbane-area airlines get access to sustainable aviation fuel made from repurposed cooking oil.
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