AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSevere Weather & Utilities: Michigan storms left 100K+ Consumers Energy customers without power, with crews staged for two waves of heat-and-storm impacts; Wisconsin also saw widespread outages, including 41K+ Alliant customers. Energy Bills Relief: Imperial Irrigation District will automatically send summer bill credits, cutting bills about 12% from July–October for peak-use months. Consumer Spending Pressure: New data shows U.S. consumer inflation at 4.2% in May, driven largely by higher energy costs, squeezing budgets and shifting behavior at the pump. Retail Price Cuts: M&S revealed 68 everyday essentials slashed in a £30M price-cut push, including staples like salmon, eggs, and frozen veg. Payments & Banking Perks: Several UK banks are offering switch bonuses up to £200, while India’s contactless tap-to-pay adoption keeps accelerating. Food & Pet Care: Consumer Reports shared flea-control steps for pets and homes, and warned about acting fast to stop infestations. Gold Goes Digital: DBS will offer tokenised physical gold to retail customers via digibank in the second half of 2026. Regulated Products Crackdown: A NYC smoke shop was resealed after investigators seized illegal cannabis plus vape and tobacco items.
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