AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoU.S.-China Talks: Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng will meet in New York to prep for a Trump-Xi summit, focusing on AI safety, trade, and critical minerals as the Nov. 10 trade truce deadline nears. AI Antitrust: A new lawsuit alleges Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google coordinated an illegal AI slowdown deal that could reduce value for paid subscriptions. EV Market Watch: U.S. EV sales rose slightly in August but stayed far below last year’s tax-credit surge; Tesla also set an Oct. 1 Roadster reveal date and reopened reservations. Hydrogen Power: Investors are weighing Bloom Energy’s data-center-driven fuel cell momentum versus Plug Power’s slower turnaround as electricity demand climbs. Telehealth Scrutiny: The FTC’s latest case targets Hims & Hers over alleged deceptive practices, including health-data sharing and hard-to-cancel subscriptions. Consumer Safety & Food: FDA-linked warnings highlight lead risks in older vintage Pyrex; separate guidance covers how to tell when butter has gone bad. Energy Costs: Diesel prices are hitting trucking and consumers hard, with Hormuz shipping activity reported as improving but still tied to Iran-war volatility.
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