AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiesel Shock: Diesel prices surged again as Iran tensions and the Russia-Ukraine war disrupt fuel routes, with UK forecourts in Scotland topping £2 a litre and U.S. diesel averaging $6.50 a gallon—raising costs for truckers, farmers, and consumers. Retail Value Push: Costco reported 11.2% higher net sales and rising membership fees, pointing to shoppers trading down and chasing lower-cost protein. Energy Grid Funding: Indiana won $175M in federal support to relieve a regional electricity “choke point,” aiming to cut congestion and save ratepayers $50M–$150M annually. Consumer Tech & Media: Sony is “hearing feedback” on ending PlayStation discs in 2028, while Salesforce plans to roll out Agentforce Contact Center globally, betting on AI-driven customer service. Global Trade & Travel: OECD warns energy costs and uncertainty could pressure growth, and Spain’s tourism forecast projects it could overtake France by 2040. Onchain Finance: A16z says onchain venues handled 86% of real-world-asset perpetual futures volume in August, showing rapid shift toward crypto trading.
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