AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoGas-Pain Reality Check: With Middle East tensions still tightening oil supply, U.S. and Canadian drivers are staring at “insane” summer pricing—regular unleaded hovering near historic highs (Canada’s average around $1.98/L Thursday, with Montreal above $2.00), forcing shoppers to split trips and cut back. Consumer Pressure: New reporting shows restaurant traffic is holding up even as credit card debt hits record levels and more people say their finances are shaky. Tariff Fallout in Court: Consumers sued Amazon for not refunding tariff costs tied to Trump-era tariffs later ruled unlawfully by the Supreme Court. Diplomacy With No Big Breakthrough: Trump’s China summit with Xi delivered lots of symbolism and talk, but experts say there were no clear, detailed trade wins. Regulatory Watch: Washington’s 2027 flame-retardant limits for certain electronics are coming, and companies are being urged to audit materials now. Fintech Expansion: equipifi closed a $34M Series B to push bank-embedded flexible payments.
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