AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConsumer Costs: U.S. sentiment fell for a third straight month to 46.3, with current conditions at a record low. A New York Fed study estimates tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to consumer-goods prices. Food & Safety: Gatorade recalled more than 120,000 cases nationwide, while bread products were recalled in five states over an undeclared allergen. Consumer Reports also found most prenatal vitamins it tested were inaccurately labeled. Retail Watch: Online spending during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days neared $10 billion in the U.S., even as households plan to trim holiday budgets 5.5%. Walmart is adding one-hour express pickup for holiday shoppers; Levi’s reported 10% e-commerce growth. Brands & Supply: PepsiCo’s U.S. sales remain weak as it pursues cost cuts and logistics changes. Hurricane Isaias shut in nearly 63% of Gulf oil output, adding pressure to fuel costs already weighing on farmers, truckers and restaurant operators.
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