AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: U.S. energy storage hit a first-quarter record, adding 9.7 gigawatt-hours—up 32% year over year—fuelled by data centers and volatile power prices, even as developers warn federal permitting delays could slow clean energy growth. Geopolitics & Shipping: U.S. forces briefly boarded an Iranian-flagged product tanker in the Gulf of Oman, inspected it, ordered it to alter course, and released it after a suspected blockade violation. Consumer Pressure: An Ipsos survey finds shoppers are tightening belts: nearly 9 in 10 say they’ll cut spending if prices keep rising, with many postponing big purchases and reducing travel, dining out, and discretionary categories. Food Safety: The powdered dairy recall fallout keeps expanding, with FDA/USDA linking roughly two dozen products to the April powdered milk issue. Retail & Loyalty: Retailers are being pushed to go beyond points and discounts—new research says emotional connection is becoming the real driver of loyalty. Tech & AI: Google is rolling out AI agents across Search and its app, aiming to bring consumer AI to the masses.
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